Language

 

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Language in the Fallout series consists of a combination of pre-War languages from across the world to new post-War dialects and languages that could be considered their own.

Note: Not all foreign language phrases have perfect translations, and the translation given may have other variants or possible meanings.

Pre-War languages

Chinese

The official language of the People's Republic of China, Chinese or Mandarin unsurprisingly not appear often in the post-War world. It is spoken by the Shi of San Francisco, and small fragments of Chinese are also spoken by the moored submarine pilot Zao in the Boston harbor.

Phrases

Phrase	Translation	Appearance
Xie xie	Thank you	Zao's dialogue
Lao wai	Foreigner

English

The English language, arising first in medieval England and eventually becoming a lingua franca, is the prevailing language in post-War America. It is the standard for business and daily life throughout the wasteland.

French

A near-rare language to come across in the post-War world, French is still utilized by some.

Phrases

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Phrase	Translation	Appearance
Mon Dieu	My god Latin Latin, a classical language used by the ancient Romans and considered dead even before the Great War, made a resurgence as inspiration for the society known as Caesar's Legion. Latin phrases are also present in the Brotherhood of Steel, including their commonly used rallying cry ad victoriam. Phrases Section needed This section is needed but has not been written yet. You can help The Vault by writing it. Phrase Translation Appearance Ad victoriam To victory Brotherhood of Steel motto Fallout 4 quest title (Ad Victoriam) Semper invicta Always invincible Fallout 4 quest title (Semper Invicta) Aeternit imperi Eternal authority Legion aureus inscription Pax per bellum Peace through war Legion aureus inscription Decanus Chief of ten Centurion Ave Hail Et cetera And other things Pax Romana Caesar's dialogue Vale Farewell Salve Vexillarius Decimatio Decimation Caesar's dialogue See: Glossary of Caesar's Legion terms Norwegian A Germanic language and official language of Norway, Norwegian dialogue can be heard from the survivors of the Wreck of the FMS Northern Star in Fallout 4. The passengers on the ship ghoulified and became raiders, but they retained their Norwegian language continuing into 2287. Phrases Section needed This section is needed but has not been written yet. You can help The Vault by writing it. Phrase Translation Appearance Spanish Spanish or Castilian is a Romance language originating in Spain and eventually being in Mexico, from where its influence in the Fallout series is visible. Fallout: New Vegas' Petró-Chico company's name and slogans are Spanish. The pre-War film Adios Muchachos seen at Fantastique Cinema in Fallout 3 is also Spanish. Phrases Phrase Translation Appearance Petró-Chico Oil boy Petró-Chico company name Adios muchachos Bye guys Adios Muchachos film name Tribal languages Dead Horses See: Language of the Dead Horses Sorrows See: Language of the Sorrows White Legs See: Language of the White Legs See also Glossary of common wasteland terms Glossary of Caesar's Legion terms Glossary of Hubology terms Glossary of Railroad terms Glossary of Children of the Cathedral terms Glossary of Children of Atom terms References