SO-CALLED AMBIGUOUS ADJECTIVES IN FRENCH: A CHALLENGE FOR SEMANTIC UNDERSTANDING Cover Image

LES ADJECTIFS DITS AMBIGUS EN FRANÇAIS: UN DEFI POUR LA COMPREHENSION SEMANTIQUE
SO-CALLED AMBIGUOUS ADJECTIVES IN FRENCH: A CHALLENGE FOR SEMANTIC UNDERSTANDING

Author(s): Mădălina TOADER
Subject(s): Morphology, Lexis, Semantics, Cognitive linguistics, Descriptive linguistics
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: ambiguous adjectives; focalization; adjective placement; sememes; epithet;

Summary/Abstract: The challenge of understanding the semantic nuances of ambiguous adjectives lies in their ability to have multiple meanings or interpretations depending on the context. These adjectives can make communication more complex and require in-depth analysis to determine their precise meaning in a given sentence. This research contributes to improving our understanding of the mechanisms of linguistic semantics and how ambiguous adjectives are used in communication through concrete examples. Ultimately, the article highlights the importance of recognizing and managing these ambiguous adjectives for more effective communication and better linguistic comprehension.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 34
  • Page Range: 464-471
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: French