Akbarov H.
Nakhchivan State University lecturer

Abstract
This article provides a thorough examination of the role of affixation in the French language, tracing its historical roots and assessing its significance in semantic development. It investigates how the addition of prefixes and suffixes influences the meanings of words and contributes to the richness of the French lexicon. The study encompasses a comparative analysis with other Romance languages to highlight both unique features and shared linguistic elements, thereby situating French affixation within a broader linguistic context. Through detailed case studies, the article demonstrates the nuances and intricacies of meaning alteration brought about by affixation. Additionally, it explores the practical implications of this knowledge for language learning and teaching, suggesting effective strategies to integrate affixation into French language education. The article aims to provide linguistic scholars, educators, and language enthusiasts with deeper insights into the dynamic interplay between morphology and semantics in the French language.

Keywords: French Affixation, Semantic Evolution, Linguistic Morphology, Language Pedagogy, Comparative Romance Linguistics, Prefixes and Suffixes in French, Morphological Analysis, Language Acquisition, French Lexicon, Educational Strategies in Linguistics.