# std::basic_ios<CharT,Traits>::imbue

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std::locale imbue( const std::locale & loc ); |  |

Replaces the current locale. Effectively calls ios_base::imbue(loc) and if there is an associated stream buffer (rdbuf() != 0), then calls rdbuf()->pubimbue(loc).

### Parameters

loc | - | the new locale

### Return value

The previous locale, as returned by ios_base::imbue(loc).

### Exceptions

(none)

### Example

Run this code

    #include <iostream>
    #include <sstream>
    #include <locale>

    int main()
    {
        std::istringstream iss;
        iss.imbue(std::locale("en_US.UTF8"));

        std::cout << "Current locale: " << iss.getloc().name() << '\n';

        iss.imbue(std::locale());
        std::cout << "Global locale : " << iss.getloc().name() << '\n';
    }

Output:

    Current locale: en_US.UTF8
    Global locale : C

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