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Yaguello, Marina – Journal of French Language Studies, 1994
Certain apparently deviant, inverted forms of the French imperative (e.g. "pas touche!" for "ne touche pas!") are analyzed. A number of phonosyntactic explanations that focus on phonological order, rhythm, and intonation are examined. The strength of the imperative intention is also considered. (MSE)
Descriptors: French, Grammar, Intonation, Language Patterns