Jan 14 2009
Do you speak Berrichon?
If you are in Central France, in the Berry area, sooner or later you will meet a Berrichon and he will speak Berrichone to you. The Berrichones are very proud of their language and their roots. Their language is intimately linked to their way of life;
Is Berrichone different to everyday French? Well, judge for yourself.
A coccinelle (ladybird) is a marivolle in Berrichone.
Atteler means courageux or in English, to be courageous.
L’Ane (donkey) is a Baudet in Berrichone.
A chevreau is a Bitchon or a Biquette in Berrichone.
A Tata is a pig in the language used by children.
Confused? Well I am. Most of the time though, the Berrichones make an effort to speak proper French when they realize that you don’t unders
No, I don’t speak Berrichon. I still enjoy your hubs tremendously though.
Happy New Year.