Breton Translator
About Breton
Breton is a Brythonic Celtic language spoken in Brittany, the westernmost region of France, by approximately 200,000 people. It is the only Celtic language spoken on the European continent and was brought to the region by British Celtic migrants fleeing Anglo-Saxon invasions in the 5th and 6th centuries. Breton is written using the Latin alphabet with some additional diacritical marks.
Breton is closely related to Cornish and Welsh, sharing a common Brythonic ancestor. The language experienced severe decline during the 20th century due to French government policies suppressing regional languages in schools. Today, Breton is classified as severely endangered by UNESCO, though revitalization efforts include Diwan immersion schools and bilingual education programs. Interestingly, Breton is the only Celtic language that is not officially recognized by the government of the country where it is spoken.