Lecture

History of Masculine in French

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This lecture explores the evolution of the masculine gender in the French language, from its default status to its dominance, focusing on significant waves of masculinization, particularly in the 17th century. It also delves into the disappearance of feminine terms from the dictionary, changes in grammatical rules, and the societal implications of these linguistic transformations.

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