English

Noun

langue d'oïl ‎(plural langues d'oïl)

1. The language of medieval France, north of the Loire, in which the word oïl was used for yes

French

Etymology

From the Old French word oïl ‎(“yes”). Compare langue d'oc and langue de si.

Pronunciation

[lɑ̃gdᵊwi] or [lɑ̃gᵊdwi:l]

Noun

langue d'oïl f ‎(plural langues d'oïl)

1. any of the Old French dialects, spoken in the north of France during the Middle Ages

Synonyms

• ancien français (Old French)
• vieux français (Old French)