Question

According to Ferdinand de Saussure, langue refers to:

• A. The actual use of language in speech
• B. The underlying system of rules governing a language
• C. The ability to learn multiple languages
• D. The study of language change over time

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The underlying system of rules governing a language

According to Ferdinand de Saussure, "langue" refers to the underlying system of rules governing a language, essentially the abstract structure of a language that exists independently of individual speech acts, as opposed to "parole" which represents the actual use of language in speech or writing.