Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
langue
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English meaning: Language
Definition
A system of communication.
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday noun meaning both 'language' (the system) and 'tongue' (the body part). Neutral register, very frequent. Note la langue maternelle for mother tongue.
Common Collocations
- la langue maternelle
- une langue étrangère
- la langue française
- parler plusieurs langues
- la langue officielle
Word Forms
f. sing.; pl. langues
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Literary Heritage
“La musique exprime ce qui ne peut pas être dit et sur quoi il est impossible de rester silencieux.”
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to remain silent.”
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Language information
- Language
- Français
- French
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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