English Explanatory Dictionary

langue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒːŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈlɒ̃ː(ɡ)/ /ˈlɑŋ(ɡ)/ en-us-long.ogg

Word forms

langue

Etymology

Borrowed from French langue. Doublet of lingua and tongue.

Related words

Langue nouvelle
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