Dialect comparison

Cajun 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.

Cajun French

Louisiana French · Français cadien

The French of the Cajun communities of southern Louisiana, descended from 18th-century Acadian settlers expelled from the Maritimes. Endangered, with active revitalisation through CODOFIL and the Louisiana French immersion programme.

Approximate centre
30.22°, -92.02°
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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