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French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf to head Académie Française

"The Immortals" have spoken: the Académie Française, custodian of the French language, has elected a new leader.

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27 September 1822: The day Egyptian Hieroglyphics were decoded.

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Euroviews. On European Day of Languages, I dream of a world with no barriers

Through my work, I've witnessed the profound impact that even basic Arabic language skills can have in fostering human connections and reigniting enthusiasm for education, Simone Britz writes.

26/09/2023

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Member states snub Sánchez's plan to make Catalan an EU language

Member states of the European Union have poured cold water over an ambitious request made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

19/09/2023

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Euroviews. More and more students are choosing to learn Arabic. Here's why

In today's globalised world, proficiency in multiple languages is highly valued in fields such as diplomacy, national security, education, medicine, business and more, Julia Sylla writes.

28/08/2023

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Euroviews. The Arabic language should be commonly offered in schools

Arabic is not just a language spoken in Arabic-speaking countries. It is a growing language within Europe’s own borders, and education policy should reflect this reality, Dr Carine Allaf writes.

15/06/2023

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Can a TV channel keep the language of Jesus alive?

A new television channel has been launched in Iraq to save the 2,000-year-old Syriac language.

31/05/2023

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Which new words have made it into the French dictionary?

Selected by the team of lexicographers for the 2024 edition of the dictionary Le Petit Robert, these new verbs, adverbs or common nouns "are a mirror held up to society".

11/05/2023

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Why is the Guaraní language playing a big role in Paraguay's election?

The Guaraní language has survived colonialization efforts over the past centuries. Today, it is a game changer in the upcoming elections in Paraguay.

29/04/2023

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Pelé enters dictionary - What other names should be added?

Football legend Pelé has entered the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. Euronews Culture delves into this news, as well as petitions for three other names for dictionary consideration.

28/04/2023

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How did 'World War II' get its name?

Everyone knows it now as World War II, but was that always going to be the case?

28/04/2023

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Meet the TikToker teaching a 5,000-year-old Indigenous language

To help preserve his Indigenous mother tongue, Mexican TikToker Santos Tuz records short videos to spread a Mayan language.

11/04/2023

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‘The Power of Language’: Do bilinguals think differently?

Did you know speaking more than one language can help you age better? A new book released this week explores the research around multilingualism.

05/04/2023

Italy

Ciao, hello, no! Italy wants to ban English words with €100,000 fines

Giorgia Meloni's party said the policy is necessary to protect the Italian language and the national identity from the growing "Anglomania" in the country.

03/04/2023

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Translation wars: García Márquez overtakes Cervantes

Gabriel García Márquez overtakes Miguel de Cervantes as most translated Spanish-language writer, according to the Instituto Cervantes

27/03/2023

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10 French expressions getting lost in translation for Francophone Week

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24/03/2023

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Mo Māori, no problem: Oxford English Dictionary includes Māori words

The oldest Māori word in this new update is 'whenua' meaning ‘land or piece of land belonging to a Māori person or native land of a Māori group.’

20/03/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day in 1939, dictionary editors discovered a word they couldn't explain: "Dord".

28/02/2023

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What does ‘Mascara’ mean on TikTok?

The word “mascara” no longer refers to that bristled brush that enhances your eyelashes; it has taken on a whole new meaning on TikTok, which has a language of its own...

03/02/2023

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Meet the YouTuber who makes a living learning languages

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