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Quote: Originally posted by Frogman14 on 16/2/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 16/2/2011   " tu peu me toier "

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Je ne comprends pas,qu'est-ce que cela veut dire svp? Le mot "toier" n'existe pas dans mons dictionnaire.
Saxo1

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it overcomes that difficult period when you know someone for some time, and are not sure to address them as vous or tu. Particularly if you happen to be of mature years. Young people will be hesitent to use the familiar form of. Toi, So you can put them at their ease with " tu peu me toier" ie address me as tu/toi    Maybe typically Normande.
FM

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 18/2/2011

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I think its worth pointing out at this stage(to those that might be worried)It is of course possible to enjoy a holiday in France with no knowledge of the French language at all.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 18/2/2011

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I think its worth pointing out at this stage(to those that might be worried)It is of course possible to enjoy a holiday in France with no knowledge of the French language at all.

Unless you encounter specific problems(ie medical or mechanical)your only real point of contact will be with campsite reception staff & on the large & more touristic campsites these will generally be vacation working French students with good English skills. Not just for the benefit of the Brits but for all the other nationalities who have English as a second language.

Businesses in tourist areas make their living from the tourist trade, plenty of which will be non French speaking & are generally helpful & patient, just keep a smile on your face & at least learn 'bonjour' 'merci' & 'S'il vous plaît'.

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Hola! Hablo Espanola  cuando soy en Espania, pero no hablo Francesa. 

I mainly visit Spanish speaking Islands so I can get by if visiting those out of the way places.  It is nice to beable to order food and drinks, or ask for directions. I am not brilliant. but its enough.  My son is learning French so it maybe a good excuse to visit France, so he can try out what he has learnt. maybe i can give it ago.  I have found that some of the words are similar to some extent.  It is polite. i have found when asking for things, I receive replies in English which is defeating the object as I want to try out my Spanish. lol

Heather

Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 20/2/2011

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Beware of the like sounding words(Faux amis),I was in a restuarant in Alicante and asked for a slice of cake but used the french for cake "gateau",I got some strange looks from the waiter.
Saxo1

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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 20/2/2011

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Beware of the like sounding words(Faux amis),I was in a restuarant in Alicante and asked for a slice of cake but used the french for cake "gateau",I got some strange looks from the waiter.
Saxo1

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And then there is " Ma tente a une voie d'eau a cause de son age ?"

FM