• chloroken@lemmy.ml
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    9 days ago

    It’s more directed at the French than French-speakers. It’s supposed to be making fun of the (exaggerated) way that French people laugh in movies and shows. It has a nasal component to it.

    I’ve been to French Canada and France and I can confirm nobody actually laughs like that. It’s just another dumb way people shit on France.

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      8 days ago

      Yea I’m aware it’s directed at French people. I’m not French but I have interacted with a lot of French people and I’ve never heard a laugh that comes close to that.

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        8 days ago

        You asked, I answered. I’m guessing by the “interacted with” bit that you haven’t been to France? This is relevant, although I get the impression you’re just here to complain and aren’t interested in why people make that sound.

        • Danquebec@sh.itjust.works
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          8 days ago

          Yes, and thank you for your answer.

          I have been to France.

          It’s only an impression. I’m not complaining and I was interested in knowing what those “hon” are supposed to represent. I didn’t really expect an answer but I’m thankful for all the answers.

    • mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca
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      8 days ago

      I live next to French Canada. I can confirm that a not-insignificant number of Quebecois laugh like that