How the French Language Varies by Region – Part 2/4

Mathieu Avanzi has written an entertaining and deeply researched book, Comme On Dit Chez Nous, about the terms used in France for all sorts of things, from food to pencils to tires and more. It is witty and informative and comes with maps showing where different terms are used, including in the francophone regions of Belgium and Switzerland.

Let’s look a…