langue

American

[lahng] / lɑ̃g /

noun

French.

the linguistic system shared by the members of a community (contrasted with parole).

langue British

/ lɑːŋɡ /

noun

linguistics language considered as an abstract system or a social institution, being the common possession of a speech community Compare parole

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Etymology

Origin of langue

C19: from French: language

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langue

The text was later blacked out, and replaced with French text that read, “For Christmas, I got a complaint from the Office de la langue française.”

From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2019

It’s important that langue be added to the bill containing strong penalties for those who do not comply.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 6, 2019

The new official Canadian French word for “foodie,” as determined by the Office québécois de la langue française.

From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2015

It also pointed to the Académie’s efforts to allow some fresh air into la langue.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2015

Of course I have five quizzes in the next two days including one in une autre langue that I suck at complètement.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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