THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EUPHEMISMS AND DYSPHEMISMS IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE

The usage of euphemism in the French language, like in all other languages, is closely related to the taboo phenomenon in historical and ethnographic events. Euphemism is related to the level of customs, social norms, aesthetic taste, and the development of ethnic characteristics among people. With the progress of language, its euphemistic aspect also develops. Euphemism and dysphemism are opposite concepts. Euphemism hides and softens words that are considered "taboo", "restricted", or "offensive", while dysphemism, on the contrary, intensifies and emphasizes words and expressions that are considered vulgar, rude, derogatory, or obscene. This article discusses the concepts of euphemism, taboo, dysphemism, and the relationship between euphemistic-dysphemistic pairs in linguistics, especially in French linguistics.