How to Say "Tagalog" in French

tagalog

/ta.ɡa.lɔɡ/masculine

In French, the word for the language Tagalog is tagalog.

The word refers to the Tagalog language.

Meaning: language (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word tagalog is a masculine noun in French.

/ta.ɡa.lɔɡ/

In French texts, tagalog is not capitalized when used as a noun for the language, following the standard French rule that languages are lowercase.
In French academic contexts, you will often see tagalog grouped under langues austronésiennes, a category that includes languages from Madagascar to Taiwan.
While tagalog refers to the specific ethnic language, French speakers often use the term philippin to refer to the national language of the Philippines in a general sense.

Parle-t-il le tagalog ?
Does he speak Tagalog?
Tatoeba #4592407 by Amastan, translation #5222121 by Adelpa
Je trouve que le tagalog sonne plus viril que l'anglais.
I think that Tagalog sounds more masculine than English.
Tatoeba #10690763 by Rovo, translation #10690725 by nonong
Lorsque l'Espagne colonisa les Philippines, celles-ci furent administrées depuis Mexico. C'est donc l'espagnol mexicain, non le castillan, qui influença le tagalog.
When Spain colonized the Philippines, they were administrated by Mexico City. So it was Mexican Spanish, not Castilian Spanish, that influenced Tagalog.
Tatoeba #799922 by U2FS, translation #799842 by papabear
Je parle le tagalog.
I speak Tagalog.
Je comprends le tagalog.
I understand Tagalog.
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Gabriel and Emma are discussing linguistics at a cafe.

Gabriel

Est-ce que tu étudies le tagalog ?
Are you studying Tagalog?
Emma

Oui, j'apprends le tagalog en ce moment.
Yes, I am learning Tagalog right now.
Gabriel

C'est une langue magnifique.
It is a beautiful language.
Emma

Merci, c'est très gratifiant pour moi.
Thank you, it is very rewarding for me.

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