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French Colonial Influence on Vietnam

• History of War: Vietnam was part of the French colonial empire, leading to significant cultural and linguistic influence.

• Assimilation: Under French colonial rule, assimilation policies promoted French language and culture in Vietnam.

French Language in the United States

• Louisiana: Home to a significant French-speaking population, particularly in areas like New Orleans due to its historical French ties.

• Other States: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont have smaller French-speaking communities.

Cultural Practices Related to Family Size

• Religious Influence: Catholicism in regions like French Canada majorly contributed to larger family sizes due to cultural norms about childbirth and family.

• Survival Rates: High mortality rates in early years led families to have more children for survival.

Subject Pronouns and Verbs in French

• Introduction of New Material: Focus on subject pronouns and simple verb conjugations such as 'être' in French.

• Forming Questions: Learning how to construct questions in French.

French Greetings and Cultural Etiquette

• Kissing as Greeting: Common in French culture, involves cheek kissing as a form of greeting and farewell, with specific norms on which side to start.

• Informal Expressions: Greetings vary in formality, and it's important to understand the context of these interactions.