A bus is seen with the expression “Allez! Canadiens Allez!” in Montreal on April 24, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use the word “go” to cheer on sports teams.
In a new guideline posted in its online dictionary, the Office québécois de la langue française says that while “allez” is the preferred term, it’s now “partially legitimized” to use the English word to show encouragement.
