Jénoncerai

Jénoncerai is a neologism used in contemporary Francophone discourse to denote a rhetorical or narrative device involving the explicit enumeration of elements, steps, or criteria within a discourse. The term is not widely standardized and is primarily found in experimental or speculative contexts.

Etymology: The form seems to derive from the French enoncer (to state) with the first-person singular future tense ending -ai, beginning with a j’ contraction. The diacritic in jénoncerai is a stylistic choice used by some authors to signal neologism or emphasis; there is no official or universal spelling.

Usage: In literature and criticism, jénoncerai describes a technique in which a speaker or narrator systematically lists components to structure reasoning or to invite anticipation. In speculative fiction, it can function as worldbuilding by enumerating rules, traits, or hierarchies; in satire, it may mock pedantic listing or over-clarification.

Examples and reception: Because it is not widely documented, there are few authoritative definitions or corpus attestations. It appears mainly in self-published glossaries, experimental poetry, and niche essays. Example sentence: "The speaker jénoncerai the six principles guiding the ritual." This example is illustrative rather than canonical and reflects its status as a nascent concept.

See also: enoncer; enumeration; rhetorical device; list poem.