Jèrriais is a form of Norman French spoken in Jersey in the Channel Islands. However, it has been in decline over the past century, as English has increasingly become the language of education, commerce and administration. A similar language, Dgèrnésiais is spoken in neighbouring Guernsey.
JERRIAIS | FRENCH | ENGLISH |
Jèrri | Jersey | Jersey |
bouônjour | bonjour | hello |
beinv'nu | bienvenue | welcome |
lian | lien | link |
bieauté | beauté | beauty |
viages | voyages | journeys |
l'êtrangi | l'étranger | abroad |
compather | comparer | compare |
janmais | jamais | never |
chièr | cher | dear |