Fregean sense and reference

Fregean sense and reference are concepts in philosophy of language that explain how words and phrases relate to the world. "Reference" is the actual object or thing a word points to—like “Paris” referring to the city itself. "Sense" is the way of presenting that reference, which gives the word its meaning—such as “the capital of France.” Different expressions can have the same reference but different senses, helping us understand meaning beyond just identifying objects. This distinction clarifies how language conveys information, enabling precise communication and understanding of different ways of describing the same thing.