Global Francophonie and Cultural Heritage · Cultures and Communities

Regional Variations in French

Exploring the linguistic differences between French spoken in Quebec, France, West Africa, and the Maghreb.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do regional accents and vocabulary reflect the history of a specific place?
  2. 2Why is it important to recognize multiple 'standards' of the French language?
  3. 3How does regional slang contribute to a sense of local pride and identity?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Intercultural Understanding - Grade 11ON: Listening - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: French / Modern Languages
Unit: Global Francophonie and Cultural Heritage
Period: Cultures and Communities

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