Do they really speak a different language in France?

Question

I am taking a trip to France to see the fall colours...and I want to know where the best places to travel are. What language do they speak in France and how fast can I learn it?

thank you :)

Answer 1

They speak french, and a lot of French people speak English,

they love it when you at least try to speak their language.

Southwest France is fantastic, look up Narbonne, but for fall colors go to Normandy they nearly all speak english there as it is so cllose to England. Happy travelling.

Oh I forgot take a phrase book The Lonely Planet is a great one as they give you slang terms as well.

Answer 2

I would definately visit,Rome...and brush up on your Italian before you go. They also speak many of the African "Click languages"...bring some peanut butter,for practice.

Answer 3

Jack B. is absoloutely correct in his answer. Make sure you take a " Canadian for Idiots " book with you. Also, the locals in france wear little Audrey Hephburn hats, so don't be alarmed, they are just "happy to see you"

hey, above me, Paul S. somebody told me you were cool. what's up with speaking chinese?

Answer 4

If you watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you can learn French in an hour!

Answer 5

French/Itaalian. France if French, i'm guessing it's pretty easy. I'm in Latin, but there's also French classes and in public schools you know nothing can be too hard.... ^_^

Answer 6

They speak french but alot of them speak english also! Bonne Chance!

Answer 7

I live in Paris and seem to get around fine for the past 3 years with English...

If you are interested in learning French before arriving check out the Alliance Francais close to your home...

It sould take about 1-2 month for complete basics, and 4-5 to get some ground rules of the language down...

Good luck

Answer 8

Most of them speak... French.

Lol.

*big hugs for you*

And, you can learn it pretty quickly, I suppose. Take a course or two. There are plenty of options.

Anyway, have fun. =P

Oh and... Europe's a beautiful continent. Pick a country, any country, and you're bound to enjoy your vacation.

Answer 9

Est-ce qu'ils ne parlent pas francais aux Etats-Unis? C'est bizarre! Ce existe une langue Etats-Unisian? Vous avez votre propre langue la?

Answer 10

You MUST see the Eiffel Tower when you are there.  France is a beautiful country. They speak french there.  Not exactly the same as Canadian french though so take a communication book or lessons on the true french language before you go.

Answer 11

in france, we speak... french! (what a surprise!)

french isn't really easy to learn, but in 2-3 monthes, you can reach to know the bases...

moreover, in hotels, restaurant etc, people speaks often english. not very well, but they do.

Answer 12

Jack is right. They speak Canadian, but he forgot to add "with an Aussie accent." I can't believe nobody has mentioned to you that they show the highest regard for Canadians and Americans who walk backwards. Sure, it's a little more difficult to find your way around, but if you will follow this advice from a seasoned traveler, it will be the most memorable trip of your life.

Answer 13

They speak Canadian.  ;)

Answer 14

you should fit right in, no problem with the language at all,

they speak the language of LOVE.