Attacks the notion that a literal meaning can be defined for every sentence, independent of its context. (AM)

Discusses discourse rules and their function, as seen within different theoretical orientations toward pragmatic aspects of language. (AM)

Analyzes the distribution of information in so-called "synonymous" sentences in the context of a semantic perspective. (AM)

Traces in detail the development of pragmatics and its relationship to semantics. (AM)

Presents a theory of questions, in the context of pragmatics. (AM)

Discusses the messages found in comic strip dialogue, the correlations between the messages and the images and the semiotic value of the whole. (Text is in French.) (TL)

The aim of this article is to show the interaction between syntax and semantics. A question-answer environment, where the answer is composed of an adverbial, is used to demonstrate the interaction. (Text is in French.) (TL)

Discusses the referential meanings of nouns within discourse with emphasis on their anaphoric role from one phrase to another. (Text is in French.) (TL)

The nature of the system of linguistic entities of a natural language is examined. The purpose is to define the relation between "le lexique" and an overall linguistic theory, the relation between form and meaning. (Text is in French.) (TL)

A study of the syntactic organization of discourse and an attempt to show that in all languages organization is necessary for meaningful utterances. Topics covered are: the necessity of regular predication in French; a definition of the subject-verb unity; and the non-verbal predicate. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Defines the term "le lexique" showing it as an approach to language study which comprises all levels of linguistic analysis including syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. (Text is in French.) (TL)

Discusses the theoretical and practical foundations of grammatical terminology defining the relationship with linguistic terminology and with the general lexicon. Devotes particular attention to the analysis of the semantic and syntactic properties of grammatical terms, to the various types of neologisms, and to the structure of the definitional…

An analysis of exercises concerning indirect, direct and free discourse appearing in tests of the "premier cycle," from both pedagogical and linguistic points of view. The thesis is that a method giving primacy to manipulative exercises based on prefabricated sentences militates against discourse and communication. (Text is in French.) (AMH)