What does “registre élevé”, “registre courant” and “registre familier” mean? This is because from the book I am studying, the structure of the question changes — Avez-vous des timbres ?, Est-ce que vous avez des timbres ? and Vous avez des timbres ?, respectively.
asked Aug 26, 2013 at 4:26
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It's not « registre élève », it's « registre élevé » (high). So it's the same than « registre soutenu ».– ThibaultAug 26, 2013 at 8:39
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There are three "registres" which are level languages. These levels depends of your public. "registre élevé/soutenu", "registre courant/normal" and "registre familier".
Registre Elevé / Soutenu
Use in literary circles or some speeches and publications, or with a interlocutor to whom it attaches importance.
Registre courant/ Normal
Simple vocabulary, including all single complex sentence. Grammar and syntax are met.
Registre Familier
The familiar level that is used among friends and family. Reserved for oral. Vocabulary often relaxed, sometimes vulgar or rude
