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Irish_Dem

(82,344 posts)
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 03:48 PM Sep 2025

FYI Quebec written language is more traditional French.

So if you write a quick note they understand the typical classic French.

Yes most will tolerate American bad French to a certain extent.
If they are busy they will flip to English to save time.

I usually tell them in French that my French language is fairly bad
and quite limited and they can speak English with me if they want.
I won't be offended. They just laugh at me and roll their eyes.
It is always fun.

I love Quebec. Have you gone to Montreal and Quebec City?

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