langue franche

French

Etymology

Calque of Latin lingua franca.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɑ̃ɡ fʁɑ̃ʃ/

Noun

langue franche f (plural langues franches)

1. lingua franca (common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another)

   Synonym: langue véhiculaire

See also

• port franc