The Belgians, as we know, do not speak quite the same language as the Swiss.
Who themselves do not express their emotions in the same way as the Congolese.
And if you spend your vacation on the paradisiacal beaches of New Caledonia, you will hear words that only exist on this dream island.
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In Mali, when you steal a native's girlfriend, you are doing
"a coup"
.
In Reunion, do not stir up the jealousy of a frozen lover, he risks being
"fat-hearted"
.
And if despair threatens you, if the chances that your wildest desire will be fulfilled diminish, a Quebecer will say to you:
“don't let go of the potato!”
The French-speaking lexicon is a firework display of crisp formulas.
The International Organization of La Francophonie currently lists 300 million Francophones in the world, spread over five continents.
Its actions promote the French language and the cultural and linguistic diversity of French-speaking countries.
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