This book is an advanced student's grammar of French that integrates traditional grammar with knowledge and insights from modern linguistics. It assumes some prior knowledge of French grammar but is designed to be accessible to those with no background in linguistics.
Focusing on a structural approach, this advanced grammar resource offers clear descriptions of French grammatical rules grounded in syntactic structure. It highlights the differences between French and English grammar, aiding students in understanding these distinctions. The book begins with an introduction to French sentence structure, followed by in-depth analyses of verbs, nominals, particles, and clauses. Insights from modern linguistics enrich the traditional grammar framework, making it a comprehensive guide for advanced learners.