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Le français des régions, part IV
Patois and Regional Characteristics
French Listening Comprehension
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Les français des régions is a discussion about dialects in France. Part IV addresses the idea that regional differences in dialect reflect regional differences of mentalité.

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Le français des régions part IV
Patois and Regional Characteristics

French Listening Comprehension Exercise
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LaGuinguette - News from France for learners of French
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