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Several linguistic issues have arisen in relation to the spelling of the words euro and cent in the many languages of the member states of the European Union, as well as in relation to grammar and the formation of plurals.
The article isn't really about linguistic issues with the euro, but simply describes the usage of the word euro in a number of languages. Therefore, I would rename the page to something more descriptive, like "Linguistic usage concerning the euro", or so.
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France is the origin of two laws, or decrees, concerning language: the Ordonnance de Villers-Cotterêts (1239), which says that every document in France should be written in French (i.e. not in Latin nor Occitan) and the French Loi Toubon, which aims at eliminating Anglicisms from official documents. But a characteristic feature of Europe is ...
Some 7 000 languages are spoken globally today. However, half of the world's population shares just six native languages, and some 90 % of all languages may be replaced by dominant ones by the end of the century. The harmonious co-existence of 24 official languages is one of the most distinctive features of the European project.
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Having issued almost 10 million certifications and diplomas in the French language since 1985, the French educational network and the dual cultural network (Instituts Français and Alliances Françaises) worldwide contribute considerably to promoting the French language.
Due to the linguistic plurality in the European Union, the Latin alphabet version of euro is used (as opposed to the less common Greek or Cyrillic) and Arabic numerals (other text is used on national sides in national languages, but other text on the common side is avoided). For the denominations except the 1-, 2- and 5-cent coins, the map only ...
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