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French Quotes

On the language, the culture, and a few unexpected details.

These French quotes touch on language directly, noting that even the word 'entrepreneur' comes from French Language roots, alongside a fondness for the French horn in classical training.

'Entrepreneur' is a French word.

Quotes by Xavier Niel

I studied classical opera, so I was always singing in Italian and German and French.

Quotes by Wang Leehom

I love the French horn.

Quotes by Vanessa Williams

The word Chivalry is derived from the French cheval, a horse.

Quotes by Thomas Bulfinch

French Fries Quotes

I may be French, but I'm playing for Arsenal.

Quotes by Thierry Henry

The French have made conversation their claim to civilisation.

Quotes by Theodore Zeldin

French are what they are without excusing themselves to be.

Quotes by Simon Baker

No matter what their background, the southern French are fascinated by food.

Quotes by Peter Mayle

The anglophones are Quebecers, as are the French, as are the new Quebecers.

Quotes by Pauline Marois

French Language Quotes

If it's not American, the French won't go see it.

Quotes by Norman Spinrad

I speak French fluently, so that really helped.

Quotes by Noah Hathaway

My mother is French, my father is Texan.

Quotes by Mireille Enos

It's so French to be a cat person.

Quotes by Melanie Laurent

I'm really proud to be French and I'm really different.

Quotes by Maryse Mizanin

French Literature Quotes

French citizenship should be either inherited or merited.

Quotes by Marine Le Pen

I was as repelled by the French as I was attracted by their country.

Quotes by Margaret Anderson

I learned English, French, Italian.

Quotes by Manuel Pellegrini

The French cook; we open tins.

Quotes by John Galsworthy

I'm half French.

Quotes by John Carreyrou

French People Quotes

The English are predisposed to pride, the French to vanity.

Quotes by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Frequently Asked Questions

What language connection shows up in these quotes?
One quote points out that the word 'entrepreneur' itself is French, showing how deeply the language has shaped English vocabulary.
Is music part of this topic?
Yes, one voice describes training in classical opera across Italian, German, and French, and a separate quote expresses love for the French horn specifically.
Do any quotes mention film preferences?
Yes, one claims French audiences tend to skip films that aren't American, a comment on cultural taste.
Is this topic mostly about language or culture broadly?
It's a mix — some quotes focus narrowly on vocabulary and music, others speak to broader French cultural habits.
How does this relate to French People quotes?
This topic centers on language and cultural details, while our French People quotes focus more directly on identity and character.

One even points out French audiences' preference for homegrown film over American imports. See our French Literature and French People quotes for more.