lengadocien

Lengadocien, also written as Languedocien, is a major dialect of the Occitan language (langue d’oc) spoken in the southern French region historically known as Languedoc. It belongs to the Occitan dialect continuum and is closely related to other Occitan varieties such as Provençal and Gascon. Languedocien varieties are traditionally spoken across parts of today’s Occitanie region, notably in departments such as Hérault, Aude, Gard, and Tarn, with varieties extending into neighboring areas.

Phonology and vocabulary distinguish Lengadocien from other Occitan dialects; it retains characteristic Occitan consonant and vowel patterns while also presenting regional lexical terms. Mutual intelligibility with neighboring dialects varies, and speakers of one Languedocien variant can usually understand other Occitan dialects with some effort.

Literary tradition and standardization: Lengadocien has a long written tradition in Occitan literature. Modern standardization of Occitan writing has been pursued by organizations such as the Institut d'Estudis Occitans, though local spellings and dialectal features remain important in everyday use. In contemporary France, Lengadocien is taught to a limited extent in cultural associations and some schools, and is promoted in regional media and cultural initiatives within Occitania. The number of fluent speakers has declined since the 19th century, but revival efforts continue.