What does JOUAL mean?

Heres the result: Parts of Speech

joual is a noun.

Definitions

1. a variety of Canadian French spoken mainly in Quebec, characterized by a pronunciation and vocabulary influenced by English

2. the dialect of French spoken by working-class people in Quebec

Pronunciations

US: /ʒuːˈɑːl/

UK: /ʒuːˈɑːl/

Origin and Usage

The word joual is derived from the French word "joualisme," which means "slang" or "jargon." It originated in Quebec in the early 20th century and was used to refer to the French dialect spoken by working-class people. Today, it is mainly used to describe a variety of Canadian French spoken mainly in Quebec, characterized by a pronunciation and vocabulary influenced by English.

Synonyms

Quebec French, Canadian French, Quebecois French

Related Words

quean, equal, usual, quale, quail

Example Sentences

• He spoke in a thick joual accent that was difficult to understand.
• The joual dialect is often associated with working-class people in Quebec.