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The southern French of Marseille, Toulouse, and the broader Occitan-speaking belt. Marked by realisation of mute vowels and a distinct intonation contour.
Occitan
Also known as: Lenga dʼòc, Provençal
A Romance language of southern France, the Aran valley in Catalonia, and a few alpine valleys of Italy. The language of the medieval troubadours; now endangered in everyday use.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Occitan?
Occitan is a dialect of the Occitan language.
Where is Occitan spoken?
Occitan is primarily spoken in France, Italy, Spain.
Which region is Occitan associated with?
Occitan is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Occitan known by other names?
Yes — Occitan is also referred to as Lenga dʼòc, Provençal.
Is Occitan endangered?
Occitan is considered endangered. Children are no longer learning it as a mother tongue at home, and its everyday use is shrinking.
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