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Le français - une langue avec statut

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2017

In the age of Facebook 'statuses', it's good to remember the exceptional status of the French language. Here's a brief overview, from the Parisian salons of the 18th century to the modern Olympic Games.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9
Subjects:
Canadian and World Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Français Histoire (Études canadiennes et mondiales) Social Studies, History, and Geography Histoire
Skills:
Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Canada Intercultural Understanding Francophonie
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)
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E1 : Le français - une langue du monde

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From Lafayette to Cotonou, more and more of us are able to express ourselves in French. Our language enjoys an enviable status and continues to play a key role in the exchange of ideas and the bringing together of peoples.
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E2 : Le français - une langue majoritairement minoritaire

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If French is present on all continents, it is mostly in a minority position. In the post-colonial era, it is a 'super language' that connects more and more people, while respecting national languages.
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E3 : Le français - une langue et ses TIC

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No, English is not the only key to enter the virtual world. 180 million French-speaking Internet users are the proof, enriching the lexicon of information and communication technologies every day.
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E4 : Le français - une langue avec statut

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In the age of Facebook 'statuses', it's good to remember the exceptional status of the French language. Here's a brief overview, from the Parisian salons of the 18th century to the modern Olympic Games.
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E5 : Le français - une langue d'affaires

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Let's talk business! The Francophonie's commercial exchanges represent one fifth of the world's trade. Doing business in our language can pay off!
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E6 : Le français - une langue cultivée

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From Victor Hugo to Stromae, French culture shines on the international scene. Our English-speaking cousins are among those who are most fond of French-language cultural products!
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E7 : Le français - une langue seconde, mais pas secondaire

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French is the second most learned language in the world. Between all-French education, immersion programs and French as a foreign language courses, there is no shortage of choice.
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E8 : Le français - une langue engagée

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In Canada, one out of four Francophones is involved in an organization or network, one third of which aims to defend the interests of Francophones. How can our language help us become engaged citizens?
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E9 : Le français - une langue d'emprunt... et empruntée

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Anglicisms, Gallicisms, Hispanisms... languages are made to mix! And linguistic borrowing is not a one-way street, since English draws on French for tens of thousands of words!
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E10 : Le français - une langue panrégionale

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A short guide to the wonderful world of regionalisms from the four corners of the French-speaking world. You know, those colourful expressions we use to 'piquer une jasette', 'babluter', 'tchatcher' or 'papoter'!
Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9
Subjects:
Canadian and World Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Français Histoire (Études canadiennes et mondiales) Social Studies, History, and Geography Histoire
Skills:
Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Canada Intercultural Understanding Francophonie
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)