Dialect comparison

Franco-Ontarian vs Meridional French

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

Franco-Ontarian

Ontario French · Français ontarien

The French of the historic Francophone communities of Ontario, especially around Sudbury, Ottawa, and the Northern shore. Closely related to Quebec French but with stronger English contact features.

Approximate centre
46.49°, -80.99°
Meridional French

Southern French · Français méridional

The southern French of Marseille, Toulouse, and the broader Occitan-speaking belt. Marked by realisation of mute vowels and a distinct intonation contour.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
43.61°, 3.88°

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