lingua franca

Any language used to bridge the gap between people who do not speak the same language. English is the lingua franca in many foreign tourist destinations.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Sukie	SOO-kee	English
Galen	GAY-lən	English
Zhelyazko	-	Bulgarian
Achim (1)	AH-khim	German
Samantha	sə-MAN-thə (English)	English, Italian, Dutch
Burt	[bɜ:t]