Southern French · Français méridional
The southern French of Marseille, Toulouse, and the broader Occitan-speaking belt. Marked by realisation of mute vowels and a distinct intonation contour.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 43.61°, 3.88°
Dialect comparison
Meridional French vs West African French
Compare two dialects of French side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
The French of Francophone West Africa — used in administration, education, and media. Strong contact features from Wolof, Bambara, and other regional languages.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 14.69°, -17.45°
How to read this comparison
Which one to learn
Start with Meridional French or West African French based on the community, country, or media you expect to use most.
Mutual understanding
Shared language labels do not guarantee identical speech. Compare country coverage, aliases, and audio where available.
Where to go next
Open each dialect page for sources, nearby varieties, atlas context, and app availability.
Keep exploring
Read the full picture of French and the dialects within it.
More comparisons
Acadian French vs Meridional French →Acadian French vs West African French →Belgian French vs Meridional French →Belgian French vs West African French →Cajun French vs Meridional French →Cajun French vs West African French →Franco-Ontarian vs Meridional French →Franco-Ontarian vs West African French →
Continue exploring
DialectMeridional FrenchThe southern French of Marseille, Toulouse, and the broader Occitan-speaking belt. Marked by realisation of mute vowels and a distinct intonation contour.DialectWest African FrenchThe French of Francophone West Africa — used in administration, education, and media. Strong contact features from Wolof, Bambara, and other regional languages.CompareAcadian French vs Meridional FrenchAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of French and the dialects within it.