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French, on other hand, is a highly centralized language,
with the Parisian accent setting the standard for the world. If other
French-speaking political entities had risen to rival France, the situation might be different. If for instance, Quebec had remained a
separate country,
or if Haiti had been a larger country, then perhaps other French dialects might
have become more accepted.