Langlais

Langlais is a term with no single fixed meaning, and it may refer to several distinct concepts depending on context. In linguistic pedagogy or conlang circles, Langlais is sometimes used as a placeholder or sample language name in exercises illustrating phonology, morphology, or syntax. It is not tied to a documented natural language.

Langlais is also a surname of French origin. As with many surnames, bearers have appeared in historical records and contemporary life in various countries. Without identifying individuals, the term in this sense denotes onomastic usage rather than a linguistic system.

In popular culture or fictional world-building, Langlais may be employed as the name of an imagined language, region, or culture within a story. The particulars vary by author or game, and there is no canonical Langlais across media.

Linguistic notes: The form resembles the French words langue (language) and anglais (English). Some writers may use Langlais as a playful blend of language-related terms; in standard French, the usual word for English is anglais, not langlais.

See also: anglais, langue, conlang, surname.