> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.newtone.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.newtone.ai/documentation/core-concepts/languages-and-locales.md).

# Languages and locales

How Newtone models source and target languages, and regional variants

Newtone separates two things that are often treated as one. Keeping them apart is what allows the same brand to sound right in Quebec and in France without maintaining two sets of everything.

**Language** — the language content is written in. French.

**Locale** — a language plus a regional variant. `fr-FR` and `fr-CA` are the same language and different locales, with different vocabulary, conventions and sometimes different legal wording. 

Using the right locale makes a significant difference in search performance (SEO, GEO), as search terminology is often quite different, e.g. a `jumper` in `en-GB` is a `sweater` in `en-US.`

[Open languages in Newtone](https://app2.newtone.ai/configure/catalog)

## Supported locales

Currently, Newtone supports 50+ locales covering most major global markets. The current list of supported locales is available here:  [Open languages in Newtone](https://app2.newtone.ai/configure/catalog)

If you target locale is not in the list, please [contact us](/contact-us/contact.md). There is a good change that our models support it. 


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