In France, the usual oral vocabulary is now far different from the one used in the last century (1950'). Many words and expressions are used now that older peop

In France, the usual oral vocabulary is now far different from the one used in the last century (1950'). Many words and expressions are used now that older people (like me) do not understand. On the contrary, youngsters have a hard time reading literature from the 19th century. The vocabulary is very different, the orthography is also different, and the length of sentences rebukes them. It's not a thing only between youngsters, mainstream TV series already use this new vocabulary. While there have been a few official changes in orthography since 1990, I guess the unstated rule is now that it's OK to use a semi-phonetic orthography. At the same time, France's PISA results are awful. Après sai pa mes onions, chui q'un viok completement dèpasser