langue régionale

/lɑ̃ɡ ʁeʒjɔnal/
regional language

Le breton est une langue régionale de France.

Breton is a regional language of France.


formal

A language spoken in a specific region, often distinct from the official or national language of a country.

Les langues régionales sont protégées par la Constitution française.

Regional languages are protected by the French Constitution.

In France, regional languages like Breton, Occitan, and Basque are recognized but not official.

Related Phrases

charte européenne des langues régionalesphrase
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

Pro Tip

Usage in France

In France, 'langue régionale' is often used to describe languages like Breton, Occitan, or Basque, which are protected but not official.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

In France, regional languages are protected by the Constitution but are not official languages.

Word Origin

From 'langue' (language) + 'régionale' (regional), referring to languages tied to specific geographic areas.

Usage Notes

In France, 'langue régionale' often refers to languages spoken in specific regions but not recognized as official languages at the national level.

Word Breakdown

langue
language
root
+
régionale
regional
adjective
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais