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language [ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ]1. nouna. ( = particular tongue) langue fb. ( = ability to talk) langage mc. ( = specialized terminology) langage m• scientific/legal language langage m scientifique/juridiqued. ( = individual's manner of expression) langage m• (watch your) language! (inf) surveille ton langage !2. compounds[degree, studies, textbooks] de langue ; [department] de langues ; [students] en langues ; [ability] à s'exprimer━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━✎ The English word contains a u whereas the French word langage does not.* * *['læŋgwɪdʒ]formal/legal language — langage formel/juridique
bad ou strong ou foul language — langage grossier
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3 ¢ ( words used by a particular group) gen, Comput langage m ; formal/legal language langage formel/juridique ; spoken language langue f parlée ; bad ou strong ou foul language langage m grossier ; mind your language! sois poli! ; don't use that language with me! ne me parle pas de cette façon!to speak the same language parler la même langue.
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foul language — Synonyms and related words: bad language, billingsgate, blue language, colorful language, cursing, cussing, dirty language, dirty talk, dysphemism, evil speaking, filth, filthy language, obscenity, profane swearing, profanity, ribaldry, scatology … Moby Thesaurus
language — n. linguistic system of communication 1) to use a language 2) to plan; standardize a language 3) to learn, master a language 4) to speak (in) a language 5) to butcher, murder; enrich; purify a language 6) (the) spoken; written language 7) one s… … Combinatory dictionary
language — noun 1 system of communication ADJECTIVE ▪ first, native ▪ She grew up in Mexico, so her first language is Spanish. ▪ foreign, second ▪ How many foreign languages does she speak? … Collocations dictionary
language — lan|guage [ læŋgwıdʒ ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the method of human communication using spoken or written words: Linguistics is the study of language and how people use it. language skills (=the ability to use a language, especially a foreign… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
language */*/*/ — UK [ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ] / US noun Word forms language : singular language plural languages Metaphor: Language and words are like food, and the emotions that words express are like flavours. It took me a long time to digest the news. ♦ The technical name… … English dictionary
bad language — Synonyms and related words: billingsgate, blue language, colorful language, cursing, cussing, dirty language, dirty talk, dysphemism, evil speaking, filth, filthy language, foul language, obscenity, profane swearing, profanity, ribaldry,… … Moby Thesaurus
strong language — Synonyms and related words: bad language, billingsgate, bite, bitingness, blue language, colorful language, cursing, cussing, cuttingness, dirty language, dirty talk, drive, dysphemism, effectiveness, evil speaking, filth, filthy language, force … Moby Thesaurus
language — lan|guage W1S2 [ˈlæŋgwıdʒ] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(English/French/Arabic etc)¦ 2¦(communication)¦ 3¦(style/type of words)¦ 4¦(computers)¦ 5¦(swearing)¦ 6 strong language 7¦(sounds/signs/actions)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: langue … Dictionary of contemporary English
strong — adjective 1) Ben is a strong lad Syn: powerful, muscular, brawny, powerfully built, strapping, sturdy, burly, meaty, robust, athletic, tough, rugged, lusty, strong as an ox/horse; informal beefy, hunky, husky; dated stalwart … Thesaurus of popular words
strong — adjective 1) a strong lad Syn: powerful, sturdy, robust, athletic, tough, rugged, lusty 2) she isn t very strong Syn: well, healthy, fit 3) … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
language — noun 1》 the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. ↘any method of expression or communication: body language. 2》 the system of communication used by a… … English new terms dictionary
