ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Joual

Joual is a way of speaking that some people in Quebec, Canada use. It might sound a little different than the way people speak in other parts of Quebec or in other parts of Canada, but that's just because it has its own special words and expressions.

It's kind of like having your own secret language that only people from your area understand. People who speak joual might say things like "tu veux-tu venir avec moi?" instead of "do you want to come with me?" And instead of saying "oui", which is "yes" in French, they might say "ouin" or "ouais".

Some people think joual is really cool and interesting, and it's something they're proud of. Others think it's not proper French and shouldn't be used. But either way, joual is a unique and special part of Quebec culture.