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French Language Influence in Puducherry by hades is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The French East India Company established colonies in India between the 17th and 18th centuries, including Pondicherry, Yanam, Karaikal, Mahé, and Chandernagore. French became the official language of these territories and a dialect of French developed that was influenced by local Indian languages. Even after the territories were unified with India, French maintained an official status and cultural influence, with some areas still referred to by names blending French and the local language.
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- hades
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- EN