An examination of Acadian French spoken in the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Coordinate & subordinate structures are examined because they deviate noticeably from Standard French constructions. Data are drawn from several recent novels, most notably A. Maillet's La Sagouine (The Squirrel-Monkey). Discussed is use of pis (puis 'then') as a conjunction, often replacing et 'and'. Usage of ou 'or' is also examined. B. Annesser Murray