FRENCH LANGUAGE AND ITS COMPARISON WITH OTHER LANGUAGES
Abstract
French, a Romance language with a global presence, offers rich avenues for linguistic comparison and socio-cultural studies. As one of the official languages of international organizations and institutions, French holds a unique position influencing political, economic, and cultural exchange. This paper explores the origins and evolution of the French language, examines the linguistic typology that situates French among Indo-European languages, and compares it with Germanic, Romance, and other language families. We highlight phonological, morphological, and syntactic differences between French and other languages, while emphasizing the cultural and historical factors shaping these linguistic traits. Understanding such comparisons helps in language learning, preservation of linguistic diversity, and fostering greater appreciation of cross-cultural communication.
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