Question

The term stands for speaking by Saussure:

• A. Langue
• B. Parole
• C. Sign
• D. Signified

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Parole

The term that stands for "speaking" in Ferdinand de Saussure’s linguistic theory is "parole."

Langue vs. Parole (Saussure’s Distinction)

Saussure, in his Course in General Linguistics, divides language into two key concepts:

1. Langue – The structured system of language, including grammar, rules, and conventions shared by a speech community.

2. Parole – The individual act of speech or actual use of language in real communication.