The pitch contour of the French discourse marker <i>donc</i>: A corpus-based study using generalized additive mixed modeling

Abstract In this article, we explored the pitch contour patterns of French discourse marker donc in realizing different pragmatic functions from native and non-native oral corpora French. Statistical analyses using generalized additive mixed modeling revealed that even though Mandarin Chinese L1 speakers learning also used cue to realize functions, their prosodic pattern is pattern. Their seemed influence usage significantly. addition, women were shown be better than men conveying with a closer Overall, our study sheds new light on relationship between speakers’ L2 regarding interaction features. It provides reflections acquisition socio-pragmatic competence.