Dialect comparison

Franco-Ontarian vs West African 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°
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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