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Briard

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Brie: Seine-et-Marne (with variants close to Marnais in Brie Champenoise) , Aisne (region of Château-Thierry).

Language Family

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The Briard Patois belongs to the following language family:

Briard Language

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The Briard language (or dialect of Île-de-France) is a dialect of the French language formerly spoken in the region of Brie (Île-de-France) and its surroundings. It is part of the linguistic continuum of the langues d'oïl, and as such, it shares similarities with other regional dialects of northern France.

History

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The Briard patois was historically used by rural populations in Brie. Like other regional dialects, it began to decline with the spread of standard French, particularly from the 19th century onward, when French became the primary language of education and administration.

Features

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The Briard patois has phonetic, lexical, and grammatical characteristics that distinguish it from standard French. These features are shared with neighboring dialects, reflecting the historical and cultural ties between regions of northern France.

Preservation Efforts

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Today, the Briard patois is considered endangered. Efforts have been made to document and preserve it through linguistic studies and cultural initiatives. Local associations occasionally organize events or publish materials to raise awareness of this linguistic heritage.

References

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https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patois_briard