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Parlez-vous Brexit? EU negotiator wants Brits to talk French

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The European Union's lead Brexit negotiator wants British and EU officials to work in French rather than English during the divorce talks, an EU official familiar with Brussels' Brexit task force said on Friday. Michel Barnier, the former French foreign minister running the complex separation with London, is keen that his native tongue be used in meetings and documents, the source told Reuters during a EU summit at which Theresa May was making her first appearance as prime minister at the European Council. "Barnier wants French to be the working language in Brexit negotiations with Britain," the source said. An ... (full story)

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Oct 22, 2016 1:34am — Edited

Quoting cliffedwards

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No it about what xenophobic, self important sad assholes most of us English are.
Hated not just in France but all over not just Europe but Africa, S America, Asia.. All over. Decades of personal experience..
Its a post imperial thing.

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What is your definition of "Hate". I do not believe you're hated in France, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. It's just a mindset some may have cultivated. Maybe British should bury/pocket their domineering attitude. If you feel hated that could be the reason.People of the continents you listed and any other humans hate domineering behaviour. That could possibly be the reason the negotiator wants the negotiation be done in French. If I were the negatiator, I would stick with that condition. No French, no negatiation. I so much admire him. The British domineering attitude made them to create Common Wealth Organisation- countries of their former colony. This's where they can use their peanut foreign aid to attract members. This is why I so much love the US for refusal to join the CWO. Negotioation should be done with French.

Oct 22, 2016 11:02pm

Quoting jen101

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They can spot an American from a mile off HAHAHA. They really like to take the piss out of you lot. You don't know bolshie till you have to deal with the French. You're slow, gullible walking wallets!

Edit: solution - speak French. Well. Being nice doesn't work when they're being rude to you. You have to be equally rude back.

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They won't see me.

Oct 22, 2016 1:05am — Edited

Quoting cliffedwards

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Dont apologise mate..
Well weve all known from your contributions that you arent very well informed.. ROFL

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In those circles that you haunt, when you find someone who is informed, let me know.

Oct 21, 2016 3:30pm

Quoting Guest

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Us, French, hate the English because they are arogant, hey think they save us during the war...and they say it all the time they see a French person. But England has never been involved during the war, they were here just like Marocco or Senegal. It was just little help.
It is the Russians, French resistance, and some US soldiers who helped us to fight against the Nazi. Nothing more.

PS: French language is a dead language only in the ANglo world but in Africa it is now the first language and thanks to Africa, 3 billion people will speak French...

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This is a troll post - do not respond 😂

Oct 21, 2016 9:14am

gbp is so screwed...they have no idea what their future holds for them....so they must just wing it and actually pray that the GBP goes parity so that people will want to trade with them because it is so cheap.

Oct 21, 2016 12:24pm

Quoting jen101

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I wouldn't say it's the French people who hate us, but rather Michel Barnier, who has a major chip on his EU shoulders:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...-eus-brexit-n/

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No. Im Kiwi and every time Ive been to France. If I say Im English I get the cold shoulder (sorry cant speak English) but as soon as I say Im from New Zealand (ahh that it different) I get all the help in the world. Im not the only one that experiences this. I have been told it had something to do with the war?

Oct 21, 2016 12:34pm

Quoting cliffedwards

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No it about what xenophobic, self important sad assholes most of us English are.
Hated not just in France but all over not just Europe but Africa, S America, Asia.. All over. Decades of personal experience..

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All the more reason you better get our help? LOL. We would Love to beat the French on the negotiating table as well as on the Rugby field . lol

Oct 21, 2016 3:15pm

Quoting jen101

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Where in France are you talking about? Generally the more populated the area (cities) the ruder and blunter people tend to be, but that's not to be taken personally, because they are like that to everyone. And that is city life the world over. In rural areas, people have far more time and love to chat to you. Also, it is a nuance in their language that they don't use niceties like we do in English; they are more direct and to some that could appear rude.

I'm not quite fluent in French but I like to give it my best. I experience nothing but patience...

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What I would suggest is that you try this out in France. Try not to sound too English. Then ask a question in English, wait for a response , then say you are from New Zealand(Kiwi) then watch the difference in attitude. This not just my experience but many people you talk to. It would be interesting to see what happens.

Oct 21, 2016 2:37pm

Quoting cliffedwards

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No it about what xenophobic, self important sad assholes most of us English are.
Hated not just in France but all over not just Europe but Africa, S America, Asia.. All over. Decades of personal experience..

Its a post imperial thing.

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That's how you feel. It's all about Adaptation.

I can say we can understand each other. I know people from many countries. And we get along quite well.

Oct 23, 2016 8:45am

You get it all wrong, Sir
You people are the most arrogant and xenophobic in this entire world, and you are even proud of it, as many studies have shown. If not, how on earth could a sensible person say "we hate the English"? How can you put on the same level coutries that were french colonies and Great Britain during the war ? Lastly, in the 60ies, the Brits freed all their african colonies, but to this day france is still emplementing neo colonialism in french speaking Africa

Quoting Guest

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Us, French, hate the English because they are arogant, hey think they save us during the war...and they say it all the time they see a French person. But England has never been involved during the war, they were here just like Marocco or Senegal. It was just little help.
It is the Russians, French resistance, and some US soldiers who helped us to fight against the Nazi. Nothing more.

PS: French language is a dead language only in the ANglo world but in Africa it is now the first language and thanks to Africa, 3 billion people will speak French...

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Oct 21, 2016 6:00pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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No. Im Kiwi and every time Ive been to France. If I say Im English I get the cold shoulder (sorry cant speak English) but as soon as I say Im from New Zealand (ahh that it different) I get all the help in the world. Im not the only one that experiences this. I have been told it had something to do with the war?

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We go to France three times a year, OK if you speak English without attempting to speak French you'll get the cold shoulder. If you try they are some of the most kind hearted, friendly people that we have met, most of them can speak English but like the English are with language they are shy using it. I can pretty much understand most of what they say in conversation now so I can speak phrases that they can understand but they know I'm English. They will be charming and speak to you in English. The only hatred of the English is in the minds of their politicians, it goes all the way back to Napoleon when they blockaded our ports.

Oct 21, 2016 9:27am

French is an absolute useless language to learn.

Oct 21, 2016 8:42am — Edited

I thought French was a dead language ?
Are some people still using it ?
I mean, really, who wants to have a contract written up in Latin, or ancient Greek ?

Oct 22, 2016 7:41am

hehe, I was thinking to refresh my German after the Brexit result. But we have the Irish as members and I hope english language will still be used as one of the official languages in EU.

Oct 21, 2016 11:25am

Typical. French hate the English even after they saved France from Hitler. I never understood why that has been. Maybe someone would enlighten me.

Oct 21, 2016 12:27pm

Better get Kiwi negotiators.lol

Oct 21, 2016 1:36pm

Quoting cliffedwards

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LoL
Cheers mate... have a good weekend.

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you too. not too many schnapps. eh?

Oct 21, 2016 3:43pm

Canada Walks Out Of European Trade Talks, "Deal Impossible"
That says it all. EU is down the gurgler.
Read the article.

Oct 23, 2016 6:19am

The french language sucks bruh

Oct 23, 2016 6:38am

Quoting jen101

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I'm sure yours do too.

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awww seems like someone catching feelings xD

Oct 22, 2016 3:10am

French? The language is just a soft way to say EU will not negotiate if British doesn't speak French. Since when French is spoken in Britain?

Oct 23, 2016 11:33am

it's a sign that the negotiations will be difficult to say the very least...

Oct 21, 2016 9:45am

French people just want frexit , Barnier is a bloody asshole already dead for us , we never wanted to be in this bullshit eurozone , we had voted "NO" the first time , but they did not take account of the vote ! now the exit is in sight , just because politics have only 1 option , leave or civil war ...

Oct 21, 2016 11:07am

Quoting Faucon

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French people just want frexit , Barnier is a bloody asshole already dead for us , we never wanted to be in this bullshit eurozone , we had voted "NO" the first time , but they did not take account of the vote ! now the exit is in sight , just because politics have only 1 option , leave or civil war ...

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I sympathise with you and other right thinking people in France. I hope the UK's stance will be of some assistance to the French and others in the same predicament within the EU

Oct 21, 2016 11:12am

Quoting Faucon

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French people just want frexit , Barnier is a bloody asshole already dead for us , we never wanted to be in this bullshit eurozone , we had voted "NO" the first time , but they did not take account of the vote ! now the exit is in sight , just because politics have only 1 option , leave or civil war ...

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From what I've seen, you will get your chance soon. The French are far more proud and nationalistic than we are and hate the EU more than us too. That bodes very well. There are a lot more French flags being flown now; it's a great thing to see. I love France and don't want to see it get sucked down the EU toilet.

Oct 21, 2016 12:19pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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Typical. French hate the English even after they saved France from Hitler. I never understood why that has been. Maybe someone would enlighten me.

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I wouldn't say it's the French people who hate us, but rather Michel Barnier, who has a major chip on his EU shoulders:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/27/who-is-michelbarnier-the-frenchman-in-charge-of-the-eus-brexit-n/

Oct 21, 2016 12:28pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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No. Im Kiwi and every time Ive been to France. If I say Im English I get the cold shoulder (sorry cant speak English) but as soon as I say Im from New Zealand (ahh that it different) I get all the help in the world. Im not the only one that experiences this. I have been told it had something to do with the war?

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No it about what xenophobic, self important sad assholes most of us English are.
Hated not just in France but all over not just Europe but Africa, S America, Asia.. All over. Decades of personal experience..

Its a post imperial thing.

Oct 21, 2016 12:52pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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All the more reason you better get our help? LOL. We would Love to beat the French on the negotiating table as well as on the Rugby field . lol

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LoL
Cheers mate... have a good weekend.

Oct 21, 2016 1:44pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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No. Im Kiwi and every time Ive been to France. If I say Im English I get the cold shoulder (sorry cant speak English) but as soon as I say Im from New Zealand (ahh that it different) I get all the help in the world. Im not the only one that experiences this. I have been told it had something to do with the war?

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Where in France are you talking about? Generally the more populated the area (cities) the ruder and blunter people tend to be, but that's not to be taken personally, because they are like that to everyone. And that is city life the world over. In rural areas, people have far more time and love to chat to you. Also, it is a nuance in their language that they don't use niceties like we do in English; they are more direct and to some that could appear rude.

I'm not quite fluent in French but I like to give it my best. I experience nothing but patience and encouragement.

I know the French don't hate the English; rather they hate English louts who don't make any effort and speak loudly and slowly to them, in English, as though they are retarded. Perhaps a fine example could be our friend cliffedwards as he himself has admitted above.

Oct 21, 2016 1:48pm

Quoting cliffedwards

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No it about what xenophobic, self important sad assholes most of us English are.
Hated not just in France but all over not just Europe but Africa, S America, Asia.. All over. Decades of personal experience..

Its a post imperial thing.

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That's understandable. You speak well for yourself.

Oct 21, 2016 3:44pm

Quoting Sniper2000

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What I would suggest is that you try this out in France. Try not to sound too English. Then ask a question in English, wait for a response , then say you are from New Zealand(Kiwi) then watch the difference in attitude. This not just my experience but many people you talk to. It would be interesting to see what happens.

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I like to speak French in France. It seems rather a rude thing to do to assume that someone would or could converse with you in English. Is your experience only with the French or do you have it with other nationalities too? Maybe Kiwis command more intrigue than simply being English; after all they see us all the time as we are just next door.

Oct 21, 2016 7:49pm

I can't see any issue here at all. Its standard practice to have translators. In 2008 New Zealand settled the very first free trade deal with China. It was not about language but about Win-Win diplomacy. Vive la difference! The Chinese are also extremely friendly people by the way.

Oct 22, 2016 1:33am

Quoting ettrader

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We go to France three times a year, OK if you speak English without attempting to speak French you'll get the cold shoulder. If you try they are some of the most kind hearted, friendly people that we have met, most of them can speak English but like the English are with language they are shy using it. I can pretty much understand most of what they say in conversation now so I can speak phrases that they can understand but they know I'm English. They will be charming and speak to you in English. The only hatred of the English is in the minds...

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Well said. The French are different to us in the sense that they expect you, when in France, to respect the French ways, their laws and customs. Secularism, for example, has been a highlight recently. Too right, and for that I have immense respect for them. They are not wishy washy liberals like us, letting the world's undesirables dictate to us how to live our lives.

Oct 22, 2016 3:34am

Quoting frx_trader

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French? The language is just a soft way to say EU will not negotiate if British doesn't speak French. Since when French is spoken in Britain?

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It doesn't really matter. There are always interpreters or even google translate

Merkel said that they can speak what they like.

Oct 22, 2016 9:02am

Quoting Sniper2000

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What I would suggest is that you try this out in France. Try not to sound too English. Then ask a question in English, wait for a response , then say you are from New Zealand(Kiwi) then watch the difference in attitude. This not just my experience but many people you talk to. It would be interesting to see what happens.

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I think I will try the same thing. Seeing I am American, I am sure the disdain is palpable for us yanks. Nevertheless, I always buy a Frenchmen a drink, to thank him for helping us gain our independence from the Brits! HA!

Oct 22, 2016 9:04am

Quoting jen101

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It doesn't really matter. There are always interpreters or even google translate Merkel said that they can speak what they like.

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Merkel, the German Humpty Dumpty! Ha!

Oct 22, 2016 9:16am — Edited

Quoting ThunderHeart

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I think I will try the same thing. Seeing I am American, I am sure the disdain is palpable for us yanks. Nevertheless, I always buy a Frenchmen a drink, to thank him for helping us gain our independence from the Brits! HA!

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They can spot an American from a mile off HAHAHA. They really like to take the piss out of you lot. You don't know bolshie till you have to deal with the French. You're slow, gullible walking wallets!

Edit: solution - speak French. Well. Being nice doesn't work when they're being rude to you. You have to be equally rude back.

Oct 22, 2016 7:19pm

Quoting frx_trader

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French? The language is just a soft way to say EU will not negotiate if British doesn't speak French. Since when French is spoken in Britain?

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About 1066.

Oct 21, 2016 10:15am

Quoting Mingary

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I thought French was a dead language ?

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Dont apologise mate..
Well weve all known from your contributions that you arent very well informed.. ROFL

Oct 21, 2016 2:06pm

Quoting jen101

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That's understandable. You speak well for yourself.

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Well said Jen101 and not a mention of vegetables Lol

Trader#9D5C

Oct 21, 2016 2:17pm

Us, French, hate the English because they are arogant, hey think they save us during the war...and they say it all the time they see a French person. But England has never been involved during the war, they were here just like Marocco or Senegal. It was just little help.
It is the Russians, French resistance, and some US soldiers who helped us to fight against the Nazi. Nothing more.

PS: French language is a dead language only in the ANglo world but in Africa it is now the first language and thanks to Africa, 3 billion people will speak French in 2050 and French will overtake ENglish. All studies show it but the anglo world does not know that.

Oct 23, 2016 4:49am

Quoting The Fool

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They won't see me.

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Nice one!

Oct 23, 2016 6:32am

Quoting saruhn

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The french language sucks bruh

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I'm sure yours do too.

Oct 23, 2016 7:20am

Quoting saruhn

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awww seems like someone catching feelings xD

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Naww! Just someone making a good point. Whats your native language?

Oct 24, 2016 4:47am

Well I think that French should be the language as Walloon will shortly become the head of the EU. You couldn't make it up.

Trader#DEF2

Oct 21, 2016 1:38pm

French, Spanish, what's the difference?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayoz5jEyuXo

Trader#DEF2

Oct 21, 2016 2:18pm

A multilingual person should be appointed to oversee the brexit negotiations. here is my candidate:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu_Chao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCb0qfJUZ2w

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