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First language

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.
"She was born and raised in France, although her first language is Portuguese because her parents are from Brazil."
2.NounThe language one feels most comfortable and capable with.
3.NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see first,‎ language.
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