According to production notes for Despicable Me 2, Coffin, who also voices the minions, said that he made their language a combination of Indian, French, English, Spanish, and Italian.

The minions’ language includes French, Spanish … and food references. In providing the voice of the Minions, Coffin uses words from languages including French, English, Spanish and Italian.

Because the Minions don’t talk in a discernible language, their actions need to speak louder than words. Unsurprisingly, silent films, like those by Charlie Chaplin, are a major influence on how ...

Illumination, Universal and the filmmakers gave me the freedom to look for a sound that is the sound of the Minions. I had suggested to Pierre and Kyle, ‘Why don’t we use the Minions’ language, and ...

Looney Tunes played a role in the evolution of Gru's henchmen, whose language consists of French, Spanish, Italian … and food references. ‘Despicable Me 2’ Minions: 5 Things to Know – The ...