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Is jersey a french speaking country?
No, Jersey is not a French-speaking country. It is a British Crown dependency located in the English Channel, and the main language spoken there is English. However, Jersey does have a small population of French speakers and there are some French influences on the island.
Why is French spoken in Jersey?
Your question does not make sense. A "francophone" is a person who likes speaking French. Some people in Jersey speak French, many many more speak English. In some rural districts they still speak a 'Jersey patois', a mix of old French and old English.
Does New Jersey have a French name?
New Jersey is named for the Isle of Jersey in the English Channel near Normandy France. Jersey is not French but is believed to have a Viking origin but its name meaning is lost to history.
What language do you speak in jersey uk?
official languages are English and french
Is jersey nearer England or France?
Jersey is one of the channel islands and so is located in the English Channel - it's much closer to the French coast than the English side being to the West of the Cherbourg peninsula. You can even see France from Jersey!
What were ethnic groups of colonial new jersey?
English,Swedes,Dutch,Germans,Scotts,Irish,and French
What is the name for the yellow jersey in french?
Yellow jersey in french is "maillot jaune"
The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were originally .?
The English colonies of New York and New Jersey were originally inhabited by native American tribes. These areas were also centers for trade and commerce between these tribes and the Dutch and French arrivals.
How you do say jersey in french?
The word for jersey is "un maliot."
Where is Norman french still spoken today?
Norman French is primarily spoken in the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey, which are self-governing British Crown dependencies located in the English Channel. It is also a recognized regional language in the French region of Normandy.
What nationality is last name Runyan?
The surname Runyan originated on the island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. It was an English colony, but had many French inhabitants. The name is an Anglicization of the French name Rongnon.
What is the name of jersey in french?
the Isle of Jersey = l'île de Jersey the jersey fabric = du jersey, du tissu jersey
