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Meaning of Pastagate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The 2013 scandal wherein an Italian restaurant was requested by the OQLF to use the French language on its menus. The incident was falsely believed to have been an attempt by Quebec to ban the word ‘pasta.’

neologism

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pastaholic pastalaya pastance Pastaza paste paste bomb

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