Québécois · Joual
The dominant French variety of Canada. Strongly distinct from European French in vowel realisation, lexicon, and the colloquial Joual register.
- Approximate centre
- 46.81°, -71.21°
Dialect comparison
Quebec 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.
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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