No. 1,151 in French

langues

"Langues" means "languages" or "tongues" in English.

In a sentence

Elle parle plusieurs langues couramment.
She speaks several languages fluently.
In this sentence, "langues" refers to spoken and written languages that individuals can learn and use for communication, such as French, English, and Spanish.
Les langues des oiseaux sont souvent musicales.
The languages of birds are often musical.
Here, "langues" metaphorically refers to the sounds and patterns of communication produced by birds, emphasizing the diversity of 'languages' beyond human use.
Certaines langues anciennes utilisent des alphabets distincts.
Some ancient languages use distinct alphabets.
In this example, "langues" represents historical or extinct languages, showcasing its application in discussing linguistic history and evolution.

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