Is it true in some parts of France, like Dordogne or the Cote d'Azur English is becoming the official language

Question

because of all the British property buyers flooding there...and drunkenness is becoming a problem?

Answer 1

It might be the language you most commonly hear in some places, but it will certainly never, ever, become the official language.

Answer 2

No, and it's not going to be anytime soon, trust me, we love our language, and their are still lots of people that can't even say "hello" in English.

Answer 3

In many parts of the world, especially in tourist & business areas, English has become a second language or at least a common language (e.g. used by ppl who have different native languages).  But the French even have a law prohibiting the use of non-French words in public documents so it's doubtful that English will become an official language of any part of France. I have been to the south of France and though quite a few ppl in the large museums and dept. stores can speak some English, it's really necessary to speak French. OTOH, don't be too harsh with English ppl speaking only English in France.  In the US, there are ppl who come here from other countries and they refuse to learn English (but don't hesitate to apply for welfare, food stamps , free housing-- free to them but not free to the taxpayers).

Answer 4

English will never become the official language in any part of France no matter how many British flood here. It's simply impossible, the French will never allow this to happen.

Answer 5

What a crazy idea! I'm french and I've never heard of such things... Indeed, more and more british buy properties in some areas but French is always the official language everywhere!

Answer 6

No it isnt true. Hope this helps.