English–French

“bilingualism” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bilɛ̃gɥizm/

Example

Dans cette école, le bilinguisme est encouragé.

In this school, bilingualism is encouraged.

Illustration for bilinguisme (bilingualism)

How to say “bilingualism” in French

“Bilingualism” in French is bilinguisme.

A stable linguistic arrangement in which two languages operate side by side within one person or community.

Full entry for bilinguisme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bilinguisme

Au travail, le bilinguisme facilite la communication entre collègues.

At work, bilingualism facilitates communication between colleagues.

Tips for using bilinguisme

  • Bilinguisme commonly appears in academic, educational, and language-policy contexts, whereas everyday speech often uses être bilingue for an individual.

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