Source: wikibot/langue-and-parole
= Langue and parole
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"Langue" and "parole" are terms introduced by the Swiss linguist Ferdinand de Saussure in his foundational work on structuralism and the study of language. They are essential concepts in understanding the nature of language as both a social phenomenon and an individual act of communication. 1. **Langue**: This term refers to the abstract, systematic set of rules and conventions that govern a language.