Quebec swears spread like rainforest

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Quebec has many unique swear words. They use words from the church.

People often use words like tabarnak. These words have a strong meaning.

In the past, these words were against the law. People used them to show they were angry.

The Catholic Church had much power. People used more swear words against it.

Today, these words are part of Quebec culture. They show who the people are.

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What kind of words do people in Quebec use as swear words?

They use words from the church.

Why did people use these swear words in the past?

People used them to show they were angry.

What do these words mean in Quebec today?

They are part of Quebec culture and show who the people are.

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