énonçais
Énonçais is a French term that translates to "statements" or "utterances" in English. It refers to the act of expressing a thought, idea, or fact in words, either spoken or written. The term encompasses the content of what is said or written, as well as the manner in which it is expressed. In linguistics, an énoncé is a fundamental unit of communication that carries meaning. It can range from a single word to a complex sentence or even a series of sentences. The interpretation of an énoncé often depends on its context, the speaker's intention, and the listener's understanding.
The concept of énoncé is closely related to the study of pragmatics, which examines how language is