English–French

“local language” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁnakylɛʁ/

Example

À l'école, on enseigne souvent le vernaculaire local.

At school, the local language is often taught.

Illustration for vernaculaire (local language)

How to say “local language” in French

“Local language” in French is vernaculaire.

A community's everyday local language, rooted in ordinary life rather than an official standard.

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

Example sentences with vernaculaire

Dans ce village, on parle encore le vernaculaire entre voisins.

In this village, people still speak the vernacular among neighbors.

Tips for using vernaculaire

  • As a noun, vernaculaire is masculine: le vernaculaire, while the adjective agrees in phrases such as une langue vernaculaire.

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