Dialect comparison

Franco-Ontarian vs Swiss 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°
Swiss French

Romand French · Suisse romand

The French of western Switzerland. Like Belgian French, retains older numerals (septante, huitante, nonante) and shows long contact with German-Swiss varieties.

Approximate centre
46.52°, 6.63°

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