A reflection is a shape that has been flipped. Most commonly flipped directly to the left or right (over a y axis) or flipped to the top or bottom (over an x axis), reflections can also be done at an angle.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A lingua franca (originally Italian for Frankish language - see etymology below) is a language that is used between persons who have not the same mother tongue. The terms working language, bridge language and vehicular language are used in the same sense. 1 Etymology.
The most obvious example as of the early 21st century is English, which is the lingua franca in most parts of the world. There are many other lingua francas in particular regions, such as French, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, and Swahili. In certain countries, the lingua franca is also the national language. Urdu is the lingua franca of Pakistan as well as the national language.