Several content creators on social networks are making serious French mistakes and we can no longer pretend that nothing happened.
Whether written or spoken, our beautiful language is often violated in popular young adult content online. It’s really disappointing.
“If”s that don’t eat the “rais,” saying “a” computer instead of “un,” verbs that no longer seem to agree correctly: Sometimes I even doubt the spelling of a word after seeing it wrong is written on social media.
Can we really accept that young Quebecers who consume this content are constantly exposed to all these grammatical, syntax and spelling errors?
A responsibility
In my opinion, a platform comes with a responsibility to use this wonderful tool, language, because many people listen to it.
Finally, it allows these people to connect with their audience. The least you can do is use it correctly.
Today, many young people spend more time on social media than reading books.
I fear the impact of the content they consume online on their own ability to write and speak Molière’s language well.
What do we do with it?
What if content creators had to write accurately in order to publish on social networks?
What if, for example, in Quebec, fines were imposed on influencers who repeatedly make French mistakes in their content?
I don’t want to accept that our beautiful language, French, is poorly spoken and poorly written by so many content creators.
The young people who listen and follow them deserve better.
