Dis-moi pas !? La petite histoire des mots d'ici
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Dis-moi pas !? La petite histoire des mots d'ici

( Season 2022 )

Creative, innovative, the French language in Quebec has a long history behind it. A humorous look at the surprising origins of some of the words that colour a lexical heritage dating back several centuries.

Narrated by: Charles Beauchesne.
Directed by: Hugo Vandal-Sirois, Stéphane Veilleux (Canada, 2022)

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Poudrerie
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"Poudrerie"

For most people in Quebec the word "poudrerie" conjures up a harsh and hostile climate. The word's direct link with snow comes from the word "poudre", itself originating from the Latin "pulveris", meaning powder.

Narrated by: Charles Beauchesne.
Directed by: Hugo Vandal-Sirois, Stéphane Veilleux (Canada, 2022)
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