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To native French speakers: Do you prefer that people just apologize and say that they don't speak French, or do you prefer them to attempt to speak and potentially butcher the pronunciation? How do others you know feel about this?
It is normal that you cannot speak about everything in French in France. But, if you cannot say something in French, do not switch directly to another language. Apologize and explain. The French will understand and see that you made an effort to speak French, and they will make an effort to speak in your language.
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In the Netherlands, most French people who visit do expect you to be able to speak French. If you don't speak French, they can get upset or even rude. Most of the times the French tourists even refused to speak English and would still continue in French. It's some sort of French arrogance.
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Initially moving was a big culture shock.I went from being surrounded by all my English-speaking Irish friends to being surrounded by English-speaking international friends. Naturally I decided that speaking French makes me uncomfortable (and I quite like being comfortable) and so I simply avoided it at every opportunity. So tip number one: actuall...
I already knew the importance of being able to speak French when I arrived, but one evening journey to a night shift at work really hammered that necessity home. The office was located a few kilometres out of the city so I had to take a coach. It’s a hot day, the bus is jam-packed and I’m listening to some music with my earphones in. The bus trundl...
Anyway, back to the tips. Another one I’d recommend is living with a French person. This way you are forced to speak the language unless you cower away in your room every day (yes, I did do this for several months). Your flatmate is forced to put up with your terrible French and will probably want to help you improve simply to make their own life e...
It’s important to learn to be assertive and direct, especially when dealing with French bureaucracy. As that’s what's going to help you find a flat, a job and help you function in everyday life - it’s pretty crucial. As an Irish person I have a deep instinct to not want to be a burden or a hassle. Many of my emails or queries used to start with som...
Feb 2, 2023 · Master the art of apology. Apologizing is hard because we don’t want to feel bad about ourselves. We need to have a positive image of ourselves, and our need to protect that can make sincerely apologizing quite hard. But it is effective, as we mentioned at the beginning, to repair damaged relationships, reduce conflict, and build trust.
There are 3 main reasons why French people switch to English: 1. Their level of English surpasses your level of French (or they think it does). This is the main reason. Because of this, the conversation may be quicker and easier to understand for all parties involved if you stick to English.
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"Je suis désolé pour mon français" may seem like a harmless thing to say after a conversation in broken French. But don't apologise for your French. Here's why.
