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French Sign Language

communication technique
Also known as: FSL
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French Sign Language (FSL) is a complete language with its own grammar and syntax, developed in the mid-18th century by Charles-Michel, abbé de l'Épée. It was initially created to teach deaf children and is still used in France today. FSL served as the precursor to American Sign Language (ASL) and many other national sign languages. Sign languages, in general, are communication systems using hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, and they can be as complex and flexible as spoken languages.12

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