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Title says it all :)
The correct pronunciation of Langevin in English is "lan-zhuh-vahn".
Yes, Langevin is a French name.
The name Langevin is derived from the French word "long", meaning "long", and "vin", meaning "wine". It is believed to have originated in the French region of Normandy.
The "g" in Langevin is pronounced as a soft "zh" sound, similar to the "s" in "measure".
Some people may also pronounce Langevin with a hard "g" sound, like in the word "give". However, the most commonly accepted pronunciation is with a soft "zh" sound.