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The fate of English

January 26, 2009 - 3:17 am - by Richard Fernandez
Bart Hall (Kansas, USA)
2009-01-26 16:38:04

Cosmeau — it works the other way in Quebec, too. I lived there for 13 years and it was not uncommon to hear anglos say things like: “Will it derange you if I don’t assist at your reunion?” Meaning will it bother you if I don’t go to your meeting?”

My kids’ English to this day remains quietly salted with francicisms, and it’s been nearly 20 years since they lived there.