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Les choses s'empironnent à place de mieuxter (Manitoba)

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2023

This expression is well known to the grandmothers and grandfathers of French-speaking Manitoba, but a little less so to the younger generations! So where does it come from, and what does it mean?

Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Subjects:
Actualisation linguistique en français Français Communication orale French as a Second Language Listening
Skills:
Communication Critical Thinking
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding Francophonie
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5 : Ça sent la chicoque! (Manitoba)

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6 : Les choses s'empironnent à place de mieuxter (Manitoba)

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This expression is well known to the grandmothers and grandfathers of French-speaking Manitoba, but a little less so to the younger generations! So where does it come from, and what does it mean?
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7 : C'est lent comme de la mélasse en hiver (Ontario)

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8 : Quoisse quisse brasse? (Acadie)

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Chiac is a type of Acadian French heard mainly in southeastern New Brunswick. And Chiac is full of tasty expressions, like “quoisse quisse brasse...”. Can you guess what it means?
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9 : Faire ça d'service (Acadie)

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Sometimes adults ask young people to help with household chores. It's not always pleasant, and sometimes we're quick to get rid of them. But no, no, no! In Acadia, things are different.
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10 : Donner un tour (Ontario)

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"Donner un tour" is a typically Franco-Ontarian expression. But what does it mean? Come on, get in the car, I'll give you a ride and you'll soon understand!
    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
    Subjects:
    Actualisation linguistique en français Français Communication orale French as a Second Language Listening
    Skills:
    Communication Critical Thinking
    Themes:
    Intercultural Understanding Francophonie