English–French

“linguistics” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɛ̃gɥistik/

Example

Je prends un cours de linguistique à l'université.

I'm taking a linguistics course at university.

Illustration for linguistique (linguistics)

How to say “linguistics” in French

“Linguistics” in French is linguistique.

A close study of the system that lets people shape sounds and words into shared meaning.

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

Example sentences with linguistique

J'ai des notions de linguistique.

I have some knowledge of linguistics.

Tips for using linguistique

  • In French, linguistique also functions as an adjective, as in analyse linguistique, with the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns.

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