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Davide Gazzè
Davide Gazzè

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Language Detection with Fastlangid

In this short post, I will show you an example of the module Spacy fastlangid. This module can detect the language of a text.

The module is based on the model lid.176.ftz based on fastText.

Usage

To use it, import the library and use it. Now, let's see an example:

from fastlangid.langid import LID
langid = LID()
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Now, we have the langid object, and we can pass it to the predict:

result = langid.predict('This is a test')
print(f"The detected language is {result}")
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The output is:

The detected language is en
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Waled Khalex

Language detection with Fastlangid involves using this efficient tool to identify the language of a given text quickly and accurately. Fastlangid uses statistical models and language profiles to determine the most likely language, making it useful for applications requiring multilingual support. For situations where language detection is complemented by direct communication or support, integrating language interpreters can enhance interactions by providing real-time translation and ensuring effective understanding across different languages. This combination of technology and human expertise ensures seamless communication in diverse linguistic environments.