Dialect comparison

Acadian French vs West African French

Compare two dialects of French side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Acadian French

The French of the Maritime provinces, especially New Brunswick. Preserves several 17th-century features lost in both Quebec and Metropolitan French.

Approximate centre
46.09°, -64.78°
West African French

The French of Francophone West Africa — used in administration, education, and media. Strong contact features from Wolof, Bambara, and other regional languages.

Approximate centre
14.69°, -17.45°

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