Histoire et origine du français canadien

The French spoken in Québec is different than what you might be used to - but why? Check out this animated video for an explanation of the Québécois accent ... in the Québécois accent. Below, you'll find the transcript - click any phrase to read the English and follow links to related French grammar lessons.

French in Canada

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