langue
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of langue
C19: from French: language
Example Sentences
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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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