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Guernésiais, also known as Dgèrnésiais, Guernsey French, and Guernsey Norman French, is the variety of the Norman language spoken in Guernsey. It is sometimes known on the island simply as 'Patois'.

We have compiled a list of popular 'Patois' phrases below for you to see and possibly learn!

Tchi qu'est vote naom?

What's your name?

Quaï temps qu'i fait?

What's the weather like?

Quaï heure qu'il est?

What's the time?