Expressing quantifier scope in French generation
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In this paper we propose a new method to express quantifica-tion and especially quantifier scope in French generation. Our approach is based on two points: the identification of the sentence components between which quantifier scope can indeed be expressed and a mechanism to reinforce the expression of quantifier scope. This approach is being integrated in a written French generator , called Hermes, which will become the generator of a portable natural language interface.
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