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The document discusses the concepts of politeness and solidarity as expressed through language choices. It focuses on the distinction between the familiar "tu" and polite "vous" forms in French (similar to informal/formal "you" in English). Historically, asymmetrical usage indicated social power differences, while symmetrical usage expressed intimacy or solidarity. Over time, symmetrical usage spread and power relationships changed, so mutual familiar forms now often indicate equality and closeness rather t
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- Deka
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- EN