The content of the terms “sentence” and “utterance” in French linguistics

Aim. To determine the scope of the content of the French terms “proposition”, “phrase”/ “énonciation” and “énoncé” and to establish functional correspondence between these French terms and the Russian terms “sentence” and “utterance”.Methodology. The key research method was the method of contextual interpretation of the studied terms definitions presented in the most significant works of Russian and French-speaking authors dealing with structural-semantic and communicative-functional problems of syntax in comparison with their Russian equivalents.Results. The relevance of the differentiation of the terms “proposition”, “phrase”, “énoncé” and “énonciation” ambiguously used in French grammar in French linguistics for the Russian-speaking audience is proved, the scope of the content and the scope of their differentiation are determined, semantic and syntactic correspondences with their Russian equivalents “sentence” / “utterance” are shown. The scientific novelty of the research consists in expanding the understanding of the content potential of the French terms “proposition”, “phrase”, “énoncé” and “énonciation” from the standpoint of modern linguistics based on the methods of contextual interpretation of the definitions under consideration and in establishing their semantic and syntactic correspondence with the Russian equivalents of “sentence” and “utterance”.Research implications. The conceptual and terminological status of the French terms “proposition”, “phrase”, “énoncé” and “énonciation” is clarified, the specifics of their formation and functioning in scientific texts in French are shown, which is a definite contribution to the development of theoretical aspects of French grammar. The obtained research results can be included into the relevant sections of the educational literature.

utterance, sentence, traditional grammar, functional approach, énoncé, énonciation, phrase, proposition

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