Loading Page...

Is it legal to speak English in France?

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.



People Also Ask

Yes, they do speak English in Paris and you can still easily get around Paris without speaking French. However, English isn't as commonly spoken in Paris as it is in other large European cities, such as Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen or Vienna.

MORE DETAILS

List of languages
  • French (87.2%)
  • Arabic (3.6%)
  • Portuguese (1.5%)
  • Spanish (1.2%)
  • Italian (1.0%)
  • German (0.7%)
  • Turkish (0.5%)
  • English (0.4%)


MORE DETAILS

Paris region dominates The one region of France with the most English speakers is, as you'd expect, Île-de-France, which includes the country's capital city Paris and its surrounding departments.

MORE DETAILS

Under European Union law, this provision takes the form of an exemption from visas for short stays of 90 days or less in a 180-day period. In this way, British nationals wishing to go to France or another EU Member State for a stay of 90 days or less in a 180-day period do not need a visa.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are ways to reduce your expenses.

MORE DETAILS

Does Paris France have Uber? Yes. You will find Uber in Paris and 19 other major cities in France.

MORE DETAILS