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joual

Pronunciation: /ʒwal, ʒuːˈɑːl/
Definition of joual

noun

[mass noun]
  • a non-standard form of popular Canadian French, influenced by English vocabulary and grammar.

Origin:

Canadian French dialect, from French cheval 'horse', apparently from the way cheval is pronounced in rural areas of Quebec

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