Are French fluent in English?

The French rank the lowest in the EU for proficiency in speaking English, according to an annual survey. France came 29th overall in the list of 72 countries where English is not the principal spoken language, compiled by teaching firm Education First (EF).

Is French more complicated than English?

In conclusion, it can be said that, historically and culturally, French has become more difficult than English, not so much because of its intrinsic characteristics, but because it has been made more difficult by imposing models and rules of use on it which, while suitable for formal or written uses of the language.

Is it possible to speak English in France?

Yes, if you are in an urban area, most French individuals will speak some English. However, have some dang decorum, yeah? Ask them if they speak English in French. Give a smile. Maybe sometimes you’ll come across somebody who is in a bad mood or wants to be a jerk, but if you try and make an effort most people will be nice.

Why is it so hard to learn English in France?

English is a language we learned, so 99\% of the French population is not FLUENT in English. The French school system is just not adapted for language learning. And even if it’s getting better, we’re looking at generations of traumatised learners who haven’t used their English in years (sometimes decades).

Do you need fluency to speak French?

Fluency is not mandatory to have a conversation in French. You don’t even need to know much about French grammar to speak French. What you need to know however is go-to sentences, typical sentence structures that you can modify easily to fit your needs, and a bit of vocabulary.

Why do the French love their language so much?

The French love their language, they are proud of it and their culture and history, and they generally believe that if you come to France you should try to speak their language.