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This study aims to analyze the inversion constructions in Medieval French, and compare their parametric variations from a syntactic perspective. We will verify their various syntactic properties after observing the V2 phenomena in Modern French inversion constructions, which will be based on the analysis of Medieval French counterparts. In particular, we will adopt a generalized speculation that the Modern French inversion structure complies with the v-T-C rising system, differently from the Modern English structure. After analyzing the inversion constructions in the two Medieval French texts; Histoire de Saint Louis(14c) and Quinze Joies du Mariage(15c), we will shed light on the following parametric variations: First, which syntactic characteristics are shared or maintained in their inversion constructions despite a long gap of one century? Second, which syntactic properties are evolved or inherited to the Modern French counterparts? Finally, from which syntactic rules or principles are the Medieval French inversion constructions generated? The other materials adopted in this study are the following Old French texts: La Chanson de Roland(12c), La Quest del Saint Graal(13c).