Crossword puzzle : Syntactic constraints in French

Put your mastery of French grammar to the ultimate test with this advanced crossword on syntactic constraints. From subject-verb inversion and cleft constructions to the subtle interplay of mood, aspect, and subordination, every clue demands precise structural knowledge. Whether you’re navigating complex nominal phrases or untangling embedded clauses, this puzzle is designed to challenge even the most seasoned francophone grammarians.

Horizontalement

1. 4. adjective modifying a noun directly
2. 6. verb with no real subject
3. 7. word linking equal syntactic units
4. 8. relating to the predicate
5. 11. verb governing its complements
6. 12. ability to embed structures infinitely
7. 13. Often
8. 14. To stay

Verticalement

1. 1. Saliva
2. 2. dependent clause structure
3. 3. moving an element outside the clause
4. 5. mandatory grammatical element
5. 8. sometimes or occasionally
6. 8. Sometimes
7. 9. To believe
8. 10. To must or owe