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French language differences between different African countries?
Thread poster: Siddharth Anand
Siddharth Anand
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India
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German to English
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Mar 27, 2015

Hi All,

I am sorry if this question is out of place, but I couldn't find a better forum for my question.

How does the French vary in terms of dialect and writing between different African countries? Would the French be same in Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo or Nigeria for that matter? How are they different and are the differences subtle that can be taken care of easily?

Please advise; and thank you.
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
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Please read this: Mar 27, 2015

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language_in_Africa
 
laurgi
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German to French
You probably understand French Mar 28, 2015

Google : sociolinguistique+variation+français+afirique
 
Claudia Weber
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Germany
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http://www.francophonie.org/ Mar 28, 2015

You may also check if there is information available here:

http://www.francophonie.org/
 


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