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France May Ban Discrimination Against People Who Speak French With An Accent

For many French (cough, cough, Parisians), there is only one right way to speak the language

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Dec 14, 2020
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The poster from a popular French comedy "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis" about the country's northeast accent.

The French Parliament has taken the first steps toward approving a law that would ban discrimination based on a person’s accent. Violations could be punished by a maximum of 3 years in prison and a fine up to €45,000.

This will no doubt bring a sense …

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