Talk:Picard language

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The classification of Picard as a language seems somehow a little doubtful to me. From what is given as language samples in this article, I get the impression that it is closer to being a French dialect, quite unlike Gallo and Walloon. Caesarion 14:44, 29 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Proposed move

It has been proposed that Languages of Oïl be renamed and moved to Langues d'Oïl. Comments and votes on Talk:Languages of Oïl, please, if you're interested. Man vyi 09:10, 5 February 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Reference needed

The following statement needs a reference: "However, Picard is far from dead and constitutes a lively and large part of the daily life and folklore of the region." This probably not true. it is likely close to death, spoken only by a few elderly.

I don't know how vibrant it is, but it is certainly used as the names of a few commercial products including a widely available brand of beer. --MacRusgail 17:02, 4 July 2007 (UTC)


From my understanding (having spent time in the region), the language is still vigorously spoken, especially by those who are lower-class or living in rural areas.

[edit] Loanwords

Which non-Romance languages is Picard influenced by? I would suspect some English and Flemish influence at least, since Picard appears to have expanded into some Flemish speaking areas. --MacRusgail 17:02, 4 July 2007 (UTC)