ILoveLanguages! | SAINTONGEAIS: The Historical Langue d'oïl of Xaintonge | A Journey Through the Language of Saintonge @ilovelanguages0124 | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
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Bounjhor ! Moun noum ét Andy. Coume vâ-tu ?
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Let's talk about the Saintongeais dialect of Poitevin–Saintongeais language.
Saintongeais (or Saintounjhais in the dialect itself) is part of the Langue d'oïl family, it is and was historically spoken in the Saintonge region of western France, primarily in the Charente-Maritime and Charente departments. As the southernmost of the Langue d'oïl dialects, it shares borders with neighboring Lenga d'òc dialects of Occitan, such as Limousin and Gascon, which have influenced its linguistic features. This unique blend of northern and southern linguistic traits gives Saintongeais a distinct character. Although the use of the dialect has declined over the centuries, recent efforts are focused on preserving and promoting it to maintain its cultural relevance.
The Saintonge region is rich in cultural heritage and is known for its grand Romanesque churches, big expansive vineyards, and picturesque coastal landscapes. Historically, its port towns played a crucial role in the region's maritime trade, including voyages to the New World, where settlers founded French colonies. The area’s significance dates back to Roman times when salt was harvested from tidal marshes. Today, the region is more focused on oyster farming and mussel cultivation, while its vineyards produce two iconic French spirits: cognac and pineau des Charentes.
A unique local dish, Éclade de moules, involves mussels being cooked in pine needles from the maritime pine forests (Pinus pinaster) that line the coast. These forests were planted under Napoleon to stabilize the sand dunes, which once dominated the landscape. Saintongeais continues to reflect the culture and identity of this coastal region, with its traditions, folklore, and songs passed down through generations. Despite modernization, the dialect and its cultural expressions remain a vital link to Saintonge's rich heritage.
Charentais Melon (variety of Cantaloupe from the region) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charentais_melon
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Correction:
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Special Thanks to Javier Hillier :)
Bounjhor ! Moun noum ét Andy. Coume vâ-tu ?
Hello! My name is Andy. How are you?
Let's talk about the Saintongeais dialect of Poitevin–Saintongeais language.
Saintongeais (or Saintounjhais in the dialect itself) is part of the Langue d'oïl family, it is and was historically spoken in the Saintonge region of western France, primarily in the Charente-Maritime and Charente departments. As the southernmost of the Langue d'oïl dialects, it shares borders with neighboring Lenga d'òc dialects of Occitan, such as Limousin and Gascon, which have influenced its linguistic features. This unique blend of northern and southern linguistic traits gives Saintongeais a distinct character. Although the use of the dialect has declined over the centuries, recent efforts are focused on preserving and promoting it to maintain its cultural relevance.
The Saintonge region is rich in cultural heritage and is known for its grand Romanesque churches, big expansive vineyards, and picturesque coastal landscapes. Historically, its port towns played a crucial role in the region's maritime trade, including voyages to the New World, where settlers founded French colonies. The area’s significance dates back to Roman times when salt was harvested from tidal marshes. Today, the region is more focused on oyster farming and mussel cultivation, while its vineyards produce two iconic French spirits: cognac and pineau des Charentes.
A unique local dish, Éclade de moules, involves mussels being cooked in pine needles from the maritime pine forests (Pinus pinaster) that line the coast. These forests were planted under Napoleon to stabilize the sand dunes, which once dominated the landscape. Saintongeais continues to reflect the culture and identity of this coastal region, with its traditions, folklore, and songs passed down through generations. Despite modernization, the dialect and its cultural expressions remain a vital link to Saintonge's rich heritage.
Charentais Melon (variety of Cantaloupe from the region) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charentais_melon
This video is created for educational, language awareness, and language preservation purposes. It aims to provide valuable insights and knowledge to viewers, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of different languages and their unique characteristics. By raising awareness about linguistic diversity, the video seeks to foster a greater respect and recognition for various languages, particularly those that are endangered or underrepresented. Additionally, it contributes to the preservation of languages by documenting and sharing linguistic knowledge, thus ensuring that these languages and their cultural heritage are not lost to future generations.
Please feel free to subscribe to see more of this.
I hope you have a great day! Stay happy!
Please support me on Patreon!
patreon.com/user?u=16809442.
Please support me on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com/otipeps0124
Follow me on Instagram. See you there! ✨✨✨
@ itsmeandy24
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If you are interested to see your native language/dialect featured here.
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