Cognitive and Language Sciences | Article | Published 2024-04-18
Taboos and euphemisms are still one of the topics that have not been studied in depth in French linguistics, the terminology of which has not been formed. Many articles have been written on the subject in France, and Western linguists are conducting in-depth research on the subject. At the same time, there are more explanations, terms, and terminological problems in the solution of linguistic problems related to taboos and euphemisms. This article explains the concepts of “euphemism” and “taboo”, their place, and their importance in linguistics, particularly in French linguistics.