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It is a language close to what you may Find spoken in Haiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique. The language is based in French and most of its vocabulary come from this language; However because Trinidad was colonized by more than one European nation and because of the multicultural, multiracial and multilingual characteristics of the island's population; the language contains lexical items from many languages such as Spanish, Hindi, Island Carib and various African languages. In former times the language was spoken by more than 80% of the population, this has now been reduced to 6% but the language is being revived.
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What countries spoke patois?
Patois is primarily associated with Jamaica, where Jamaican Patois (or Jamaican Creole) is widely spoken. Additionally, variations of patois can be found in other Caribbean nations, such as Belize, Trinidad and Tobago, and parts of the Dominican Republic. The term "patois" can also refer more broadly to various Creole languages and dialects in different regions, reflecting local influences and history.
How are you in french patois?
"Kijan ou ye" in French Patois means "How are you?"
What four French words are still part of Trinidad dialect?
The Trinidad dialect is referred to as patois or creole. French words make up, many of these words. For example, bonmaten-good morning, mesi- thanks, bonjou-hello, and souple-please.
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.
How do you say hello in French Guiana?
the main language in guyana is english and because the language is rare and not registered properly you don't get translations directly! Sorry
How do you say welcome french patois?
In French Patois, you can say "Bienvenue" to mean welcome.
How many langunges are spoken in Trinidad?
English is the official language, but other languages such as Spanish, Hindi, French, Creole, Chinese are also spoken- and more besides I am sure!
What is a sentence using the word patois?
Patois is a hard word to understand. Hope that helps! Some non standard languages are patois Slang is a patois language
Is Jamaica considered Francophone?
The national language spoken is spanish. The island of the dominican republic is shared with Haiti. The Haitian part speaks french
Where is patios mostly spoken?
Patois is predominantly spoken in Jamaica, where it is often referred to as Jamaican Patois or Jamaican Creole. It is an English-based creole language that incorporates elements from various African languages, Spanish, and Arawakan languages. Additionally, Jamaican Patois is also spoken within Jamaican diaspora communities around the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
What languages were spoken by the Spaniards in Trinidad?
The Spaniards in Trinidad spoke European Spanish.
What contributions the french made to Trinidad?
their bread and olives
