Definition of "langue" []

• Language viewed as a system including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation of a particular community. (noun)

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• "Ferdinand de Saussure as "langue", is the common language of a community (or rather more in than of a community), is formed and authenticated by writers and regulated and generally orientated by Academies."
• "French is sometimes called langue d'oïl ( 'oïl language'), oïl being an old variant of oui 'yes'."
• "Your "langue" (tongue) is in your mouth, and where is your "languette"? ... most likely on your foot!"