STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC FEATURES OF THE TEXT OF APPLICATIONS IN FRENCH

This article provides a detailed explanation of the theoretical and practical foundations of writing formal applications. The structure, main parts, and content of applications are expressed in a formal style, reflecting social and hierarchical relationships. In particular, the use of politeness forms (la formule de politesse) in applications written in French is analyzed, depending on the status of the recipient. Expressions that serve to express respect and politeness, their hierarchical order, and the context of use are explained through examples. This guide is aimed at improving the process of writing applications, covering grammatical and pragmatic aspects. In particular, the correct choice of the level of respect and taking into account hierarchical relationships in the process of writing applications increases the chances of achieving the applicant's goal.