Translation Case Study: First Year Master a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements of a

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People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria 
Ministry of Higher Education and scientific Research 
Mentouri University- Constantine 
Faculty of Letters and Languages 
Department of Languages 
Problems of Idioms in


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Case Study: First Year Master 
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements of a 
 
Master degree in English (Applied Languages Studies) 
 
Submitted by: Supervised by: 
MEZMAZ Meryem Dr. Ahmed Sid Haoués 

 
2009-2010
 

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Dedication 
Above All, I Thank Allah, The Almighty For Having Given Me The Strength And Patience 
To Undertake And Complete This Work Glory And Praise For Him.
My work is dedicated to:
My dear father, Al Djoudi, who has been my model for hard work, persistence and personal 
sacrifices.
My dear mother, Houria, who always encourages me in hard times by her precious advice. 
Thank you my dear parents for your patience and steadfast support.
My dear brother, Fateh, for whom I always ask God to grant him success. 
My lovely sisters, Karima and Fatiha, who have been my emotional anchors through out my 
study and my entire life.
My uncles and their families. 
All my friends especially Radia, Meryem, Ibtissem and Zineb. 
 
To all who made this research possible.
 

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Acknowledgements 
The completion of this dissertation will not have been possible without the invaluable help 
and assistance I received from my supervisor. So, I would like to express my sincere gratitude 
to my supervisor Dr. Haouès Ahmed Sid who guided this research and has been so generous 
in devoting his time and knowledge to me. I thank him for his precious advice, suggestions, 
understanding and encouragements. 
I also wish to convey my heartfelt thank to all my past and present teachers for their help and 
advice. 
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Samir Laraba, the head of the English 
department.