language in French
language in French is langue, langage, jargon — language means a system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
language in French
langue
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
langage
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
langage
langue
langage
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
jargon
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
langue
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
langage
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
parler
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
langue
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
What does "language" mean?
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noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
"She grew up speaking three languages at home."
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noun The particular style, wording, or tone used in speech or writing.
"The contract was written in dense legal language."
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noun A system of symbols and rules used to write computer programs.
"Python is often recommended as a first programming language."
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noun Strong or offensive words; swearing.
"Watch your language in front of the kids."
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language in a sentence
- She grew up speaking three languages at home.
- Learning a new language opens up a different way of thinking.
- The contract was written in dense legal language.
- Python is often recommended as a first programming language.
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What is "language" in French?
"language" in French is langue, langage, jargon. language means: A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
How do you use "language" in a sentence?
Example: "She grew up speaking three languages at home." In French, "language" is langue, langage, jargon.
Are there other ways to say "language" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "language": langue, langage, jargon, parler.
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