Connotative semantics typical of the nicknames of french presidents

The article presents the connotative semantics typical of French presidents. In political discourse, the nicknames of prominent party leaders perform a specific expressive-figurative function. This function allows the creation of a convincing linguistic-political portrait that reflects important characters in the character of prominent political figures. Nicknames can describe a referee's appearance, reflect his or her appearance, habits and behavioral characteristics, ethnic and racial background, and provide a social assessment of his or her mental abilities.