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- US Pronunciation
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- [zhoo-al, -ahl]
- /ʒuˈæl, -ˈɑl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zhoo-al, -ahl]
- /ʒuˈæl, -ˈɑl/
Definitions of joual word
- noun joual any of the nonstandard dialects of Canadian French, characterized by deviations from the standard phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, and often containing many borrowings from English. 1
- noun joual A nonstandard form of popular Canadian French, influenced by English vocabulary and grammar. 1
- noun joual nonstandard Canadian French dialect, esp as associated with ill-educated speakers 0
- noun joual any of various dialects of Canadian French 0
- noun joual (Canada) The dialect of working-class Quebecers. 0
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Origin of joual
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; representing a non-standard pronunciation of French cheval horse
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Joual
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
joual popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.