French Literature Reviews - 2026
X. Blanco Escoda, S. Mejri, Les Pragmatèmes
Literary Theory, Linguistics and Stylistics
Les Pragmatèmes
X. Blanco Escoda, S. Mejri
ISBN: 978-2-406-08203-3
EAN: 9782406082033
213 pages - Paperback - 29 €
OVERVIEW
This book provides an in-depth study of a subclass of phrasemes: pragmatemes. Pragmatemes are autonomous utterances, generally polylexical and semantically compositional, whose meaning is restricted by the specific communication situation in which they are appropriate.
The study of multi-word units and fixed expressions occupies a central place in modern lexicology and phraseology. Within these linguistic domains, researchers often examine how structural combinations function within specific communicative contexts. This volume addresses a distinct subclass of phrasemes, focusing on autonomous utterances that remain semantically compositional while having their usage strictly limited by the particular communication situation in which they occur. Readers interested in contemporary lexical studies and phraseology may find this overview relevant.
Lexical research traditionally categorizes word combinations based on their degree of fixity and semantic transparency. Pragmatemes represent a specialized category where situational appropriateness governs their application. By examining these polylexical expressions, scholars can better understand the intricate relationship between linguistic structure and pragmatics. This book provides an in-depth study of a subclass of phrasemes known as pragmatemes, which are autonomous utterances, generally polylexical and semantically compositional, whose meaning is restricted by the specific communication situation in which they are appropriate.