2006-07-21 05:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by statuewomanromans 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I wouldn't. The company would expect you to converse and translate with people that only know french..you'd s...up and be fired.
2006-07-21 05:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally say no.
I took 10 years of French (I'm Canadian), and much of it conversational, but I do not state that I am bilingual on my resume.
Believe me, the French do not speak like native English speakers do. They pack AT LEAST twice as many words in per second, and unless you have taken it for a long time, you will be in trouble very quickly. To make matters worse, the French spoken in Quebec is very different than what you learned in highschool, so if you would be dealing with the Quebecois, that would be an additional complication.
2006-07-21 08:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by brunt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long ago was HS? Were you a good student? Was your teacher a native speaker? Do you ever use...menus?, French films?, or try practicing on someone who is fluent? Can you read (or write) a letter in it? Perhaps a short class thru' local adult school or even a spoken CD or tape, (maybe with book), from your library??? I find those invaluable for a refresher (before travel). When you find yourself with one who is a native speaker, do not be shy about practicing a few words/phrases...I've found it generally most welcomed. Then you can give an honest check on your form!!! Best wishes on your adventure!
2006-07-21 05:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Sweet Gran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I took 4 years of high school French..and I still can't speak that well. Do not put fluent in French if you cannot translate in spoken and written word. What you can do is, you can put you have familiarity of French or basic skills in French if you remember most of it.
2006-07-21 05:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can remember anything..sure
2006-07-21 05:16:22 · answer #5 · answered by dizzys_gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋