来自中古法语patois,方言，来自古法语patois,粗鲁的语言，来自pate,脚掌，脚底板，词源同pad,path.-ois,表语言。比喻用法。

1. A substantial proportion of the population speak a French-based patois.

人口中有一大部分说以法语为基础的混合语。

2. In France patois was spoken in rural, less developed regions.

在法国，欠发达的农村地区说方言。

3. He speaks the local patois.

他会说当地方言.

4. Patois cannot be neglected if we wish to study the history and languages of Macao.

研究澳门的历史和语言,土生葡语是不可忽略的一部分.

5. As a patois , or colloquial , slang is permeated with rich local color and flavor.

俚语是通俗的口头语,带有浓郁的地方色彩和民间韵味.