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The French of Francophone West Africa — used in administration, education, and media. Strong contact features from Wolof, Bambara, and other regional languages.
Wolof
An Atlantic Niger-Congo language and the lingua franca of Senegal and the Gambia. The most-spoken African language of urban Senegal, used widely alongside French in Dakar.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Wolof?
Wolof is a dialect of the Wolof language.
Where is Wolof spoken?
Wolof is primarily spoken in Senegal, Gambia.
Which region is Wolof associated with?
Wolof is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
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