How did the French Revolution change the French language?

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French Revolution significantly impacted the French language by promoting the standardization and simplification of grammar
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promoting the dominance of Parisian French, leading to the suppression of regional dialects and languages, and fostering a unified national identity through language.
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The French Revolution significantly changed the French language by promoting linguistic unity. Before the revolution, France had many regional dialects. The revolutionary government declared Standard French as the language of the Republic to unify the nation and spread revolutionary ideals. It led to: •...
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The French Revolution significantly changed the French language by promoting linguistic unity. Before the revolution, France had many regional dialects. The revolutionary government declared Standard French as the language of the Republic to unify the nation and spread revolutionary ideals. It led to: • Suppression of regional languages like Breton, Occitan, and Alsatian. • Increased use of French in schools, law, and administration. • The idea that speaking French was a civic duty, not just a cultural trait. This laid the foundation for modern, standardized French as the national language. read less
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