ABSTRACT
This study investigates the determinative complement in French grammar. The determinative complement represents a specialized syntactic element that modifies noun phrases by providing determinative meaning and specifying reference. French grammar features a variety of complement structures that interact with determiners, adjectives, and prepositions. This research examines the syntactic and semantic properties of the determinative complement and its role within sentence structure. The study pursues three research objectives. First, it defines the concept of the determinative complement and distinguishes it from other grammatical complements. Second, it explores the historical evolution and theoretical interpretations of this construct in French linguistics. Third, it evaluates the impact of the determinative complement on contemporary language usage and language instruction. The significance of this study lies in its potential to clarify ambiguities in French syntactic analysis and to provide educators with improved frameworks for teaching grammar. Data were collected from corpora and critical textual analyses of French literary and academic sources. Findings indicate that the determinative complement plays a central role in establishing meaning and that its usage reflects broader trends in language change. This study contributes to the refinement of grammatical theory and serves as a foundation for further investigations into related structures in Romance languages. The current research enhances understanding of linguistic structure, offering critical insights for theoretical and pedagogical advancement in French linguistics.
Keywords:Determinative Complement; French Grammar; Syntax; Semantics; Linguistic Analysis; Complement Structure
