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Lingua franca 🗣

Rafaël

How does a common language foster diplomacy? -


Salut à tou.te.s,


Une lingua franca, ou langue commune, est essentielle en diplomatie internationale. Elle facilite la communication entre nations, réduit les malentendus et favorise la coopération.

Le français a été la lingua franca dans le monde diplomatique du XVIIe au début du XXe siècle. Cette période correspond à l'influence culturelle et politique de la France, notamment sous les règnes de Louis XIV et Napoléon Bonaparte. Le français était la langue de la cour, de la diplomatie et des élites intellectuelles à travers l'Europe…


A lingua franca, or common language, is essential in international diplomacy. It facilitates communication between nations, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters cooperation.

French was the lingua franca in the diplomatic world from the 17th to the early 20th century. This period corresponds to the cultural and political influence of France, particularly under the reigns of Louis XIV and Napoleon Bonaparte. French was the language of the court, diplomacy, and intellectual elites throughout Europe…


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Preparation:

  • watch this week's episode about the lingua franca: https://youtu.be/cT3DLqjG9GA (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the Youtube control bar).

  • prepare one or two questions


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Rafaël

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