frëngjisht
Frëngjisht refers to the Albanian language term for French. It is used in Albania and by Albanian-speaking communities to denote the French language, its culture, and people. The word itself is derived from the ethnonym "Frank," historically referring to a Germanic people who inhabited a region of Europe known as Francia, which later became the basis for modern France.
The adoption of the term "frëngjisht" reflects historical interactions and influences between the Albanian and French
The use of "frëngjisht" is straightforward, identifying anything related to France or the French language. For