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Why people switch to English when you try speaking French

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Frederic
Apr 22, 2023
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Have you ever tried speaking French in Paris or Montreal or some other French-speaking city, only to face disappointment and humiliation when the other person replies in English, not even acknowledging your valiant effort at speaking French? Many people find those experiences frustrating and discouraging. They feel that the other person rates their Fren…

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