dead language

• Langue qui n'est plus parlée comme langue maternelle par aucune communauté, bien qu'elle puisse encore être étudiée ou utilisée dans des contextes particuliers, comme la religion, la science ou la littérature.

A language that is no longer spoken as a native language by any community, though it may still be studied or used in specific contexts such as religion, science, or literature.

1. Language no longer spokenB2formal

   A language that no longer has any native speakers and is not used in everyday communication.

   langue morte

   • Latin is often considered a dead language, though it is still studied.
   • Ancient Greek is a dead language but has influenced many modern languages.
   • Sanskrit is sometimes classified as a dead language, but it is still used in religious contexts.