English–French

“linguist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɛ̃gɥist/

Example

Les linguistes étudient les langues.

Linguists study languages.

Illustration for linguiste (linguist)

How to say “linguist” in French

“Linguist” in French is linguiste.

A scholar mapping how languages are structured and used.

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

Example sentences with linguiste

J'ai parlé à un linguiste hier.

I spoke to a linguist yesterday.

Tips for using linguiste

  • Linguiste denotes a language scholar, whereas polyglotte denotes a person who speaks several languages, though one person can be both.

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