French theories on text and discourse.

This article is a book review of "French theories on text and discourse" by Ablali and Achard-Bayle. The book focuses on contemporary trends in French text and discourse studies, exploring the connection between text linguistics and discourse analysis. It also discusses the epistemology of text and various approaches to studying textual complexity and meaning. Additionally, the book examines the relationship between discourse analysis and other fields such as argumentation, society, and literature. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of text and discourse linguistics from a French perspective, challenging established paradigms and providing innovative perspectives. [Extracted from the article]