Is English common in Paris?

The official language in Paris and the rest of France is French. Contrary to other counties, English isn't widely spoken. Although Parisians do not generally speak or like to speak English, tourists won't have any problems communicating in this language in most hotels, restaurants and shops.



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France has one official language, the French language. The French government does not regulate the choice of language in publications by individuals, but the use of French is required by law in commercial and workplace communications.

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Stay with us to learn more about the most noticeable English-speaking places in Europe:
  • #1 United Kingdom. 91.1% of regular residents over the age of three speak English (or Welsh in Wales) as their primary language. ...
  • #2 Republic of Ireland. ...
  • #3 Netherlands. ...
  • #4 Iceland. ...
  • #5 Malta. ...
  • #6 Sweden. ...
  • #7 Norway. ...
  • #8 Denmark.


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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Paris. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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Estimates of the number of British citizens living in France vary from 170,000 to 250,000. Besides Paris, many British expatriates tend to be concentrated in the regions of southern France, Brittany, and recently the island of Corsica. Dordogne has a large British immigrant community.

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9 best English-speaking European countries for expats
  • Which European countries speak English?
  • 1) The Netherlands.
  • 2) Austria.
  • 3) Norway.
  • 4) Denmark.
  • 5) Belgium.
  • 6) Sweden.
  • 7) Finland.


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Tips and tricks to staying hydrated. Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable.

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Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.

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Taxis in Paris are actually more affordable than you may think. The government have put regional regulations in place so all licensed taxis must adhere to set pricing guidelines. All Paris taxis within the core area of the city use a taximeter based on distance to calculate your fee.

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