In the quest for language universals, one of the properties that linguists generally take to be universal is that a substantial portion of the lexical items are produced sequentially by speakers; i.e.

MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec's language watchdog has backed down after trying to get a well-known Montreal pub to change its outdoor sign. The Office ...

MONTREAL - In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec’s language watchdog has backed down after trying to get a well-known Montreal pub to change its outdoor sign. The Office ...

The government calls the new measure necessary for the survival of French, while critics say it stigmatizes bilingualism and is bad for business. By Dan Bilefsky MONTREAL — Since Aude Le Dubé opened ...