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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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
langue
noun
langage
noun
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
jargon
noun
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
langue
noun
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
langage
noun
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
parler
noun
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
langue
noun
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.

What does "language" mean?

  1. noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
    "She grew up speaking three languages at home."
  2. noun The particular style, wording, or tone used in speech or writing.
    "The contract was written in dense legal language."
  3. noun A system of symbols and rules used to write computer programs.
    "Python is often recommended as a first programming language."
  4. 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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