Referent
- The person, object, or idea that a word such as a pronoun points to.
Condition
- A requirement that decides whether a stated action or result applies.
Self-correction
- A change that a speaker makes to their own earlier words.
Inference
- A conclusion that you draw from a message rather than a fact stated directly in it.
Start with the scene
You do not need these labels before you understand a message. Use them after an exercise if they make your correction clearer. For example, you can see that le means the book before you know the word referent. The term gives you a compact way to discuss the link.
This glossary is deliberately small. It supports the workbook’s tasks rather than trying to define all language-learning theory. For broader French explanations, use the related reference guide on the related websites page.
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Jibber Jabber. “Glossary for French listening tasks.” French Listening Atelier. Updated 9 November 2026. https://frenchcomprehensibleinput.com/glossary/.