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| mdkhoury Diglot Newbie United StatesRegistered users can see my Skype Name Joined 5551 days ago 9 posts - 9 votes Speaks: English*, French Studies: Arabic (Written) | Message 1 of 2 25 February 2010 at 6:14pm | IP Logged |
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Sorry, but I didn't know where to post this, and I thought the people on this forum could
be more helpful than elsewhere. I will be traveling this summer, among other places, throughout North Africa. At times I will be with my sister, who does not speak Arabic or French. I was curious about language, and interacting with people in North Africa. In most of the Maghreb, would it be fine to address people in hotels, businesses, markets, in French? Or should I use smatterings of Arabic, even though I don't speak it at a high level? I am not opposed to using formalities in Arabic, but I'd rather not slaughter the language :). And in Egypt, what are the percentages of people who speak either French or English? I tried to find some data on knowledge of languages, but couldn't. I know French really isn't used in Egypt, but has somewhat of a presence. Overall, I just thought some of you who have visited these countries could share a bit about your experience and give some advice. Thanks! 1 person has voted this message useful | |
| Kinan Diglot Senior Member Syrian Arab Republic Joined 5569 days ago 234 posts - 279 votes  Speaks: Arabic (Written)*, English Studies: Russian, Spanish | Message 2 of 2 25 February 2010 at 6:35pm | IP Logged |
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Ok, i have never been in Morroco or Egypt but i have a good idea about your question.
I think it's more than safe to speak French in Morroco, i believe everyone understand it there, and there also some who understand Spanish too. As for Egypt, you are right, it's very rare to find someone speaking French there but most of the youth generation there speak English, and a good one too..but the same is not applied on the elderly. 1 person has voted this message useful |
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