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In Quebec French, the general motif for swear words is to use church related terms [0]. Common examples: * câlice [kɑːlɪs] (calice): "chalice" * ostie [ɔs.t͡
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In Quebec French, the general motif for swear words is to use church related terms [0].
Common examples:
* câlice [kɑːlɪs] (calice): "chalice"
* ostie [ɔs.t͡si] (hostie): "host" - as in sacramental bread
* tabarnak [ta.baʁ.nak] (tabernacle): "tabernacle"
[0]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_French_profanity?wprov=sfti1# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_French_profanity?wprov=...