French Flemish - Vlaamsch
The official language of the 20 miles of France south from Dunkerque to Hazebroek is French, but the traditional language of the area is Flemish. It uses the traditional spelling system formerly used throughout both Belgian and French Flanders.
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broere |
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brother |
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jae |
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yes |
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zuster |
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sister |
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neen |
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zeune |
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son |
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Verstaen |
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To understand |
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dochter |
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daughter |
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vader |
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father |
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moeder |
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mother |
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zundag |
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Sunday |
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maendag |
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Monday |
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uutkom |
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spring |
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dysendag |
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Tuesday |
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zoomer |
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summer |
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oensdag |
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Wednesday |
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1. |
’k zyn |
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I am |
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achteroegst |
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autumn |
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5. |
dunderdag |
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Thursday |
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2. |
je zyt |
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you are (informal) |
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winter |
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winter |
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vrydag |
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Friday |
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je zyt |
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you are (formal) |
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zaeterdag |
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Saturday |
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3. |
hen is |
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he is |
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