Definition : Toubon Law

The Toubon Law, also known as the “Law of the Protection of the French Language,” is a French legislation enacted in 1994 that aims to preserve and promote the use of the French language in various aspects of public life. This law requires that all official government documents, advertisements, and public signs be written in French, and that French be the primary language used in the workplace. It also encourages the use of French in education, media, and cultural activities. The Toubon Law is seen as a way to protect the French language and culture from the influence of other languages, particularly English, and to maintain the linguistic diversity of France.

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