Franglais freaks Quebec

Language Log 2023-12-14

Summary:

Language remains a hot button across Canada: Quebec’s ‘Language Police’ Take Aim at Sneaky English Slang Authorities fret over ‘Franglais,’ the creep of words like ‘cool’ or ‘email’ into French discourse; even elevator music is scrutinized. By Vipal Monga, WSJ (12/13/23) — … Although French is the official language of Quebec’s government, education, courts and […]

Link:

https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=61679&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=franglais-freaks-quebec

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

12/14/2023, 00:30

Date published:

12/13/2023, 21:06