Dialect comparison

Belgian 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.

Belgian French

Français de Belgique

The French of Wallonia and Brussels. Maintains a number of vocabulary and number forms (septante, nonante) that the Paris standard has dropped.

Approximate centre
50.85°, 4.35°
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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