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History of Quebec French

Quebec French is a special way of talking that people use in the province of Quebec in Canada. It's different from the French people talk in France, even though it comes from the same language roots.

A long time ago, back in the 1500s, French explorers came to what is now Canada and started to claim land for France. They brought their language with them, and over time it mixed with the other languages spoken in the area. This became what we now call Quebec French.

As more people settled in the area, the way they spoke continued to evolve. Over the years, Quebec French became its own unique language with its own rules and ways of speaking. It's different from French in France because of the influences of other languages spoken in Quebec, like English, and also because the people of Quebec have kept their own traditions and ways of speaking over time.

Today, Quebec French is still an important part of the culture in Quebec. It's used in schools, government, and everyday conversations. People in Quebec are proud of their language and work hard to keep it alive and thriving.