Nova Scotian Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 18/07/2020 at 20:06, mdvle said: While Canada is officially bilingual, the number of people who can actually speak both languages is small and outside of Quebec and New Brunswick Canada is effectively English only (or at least non-French as a second language). 28,500 self-identified in Nova Scotia as French first language Not quite NB's number, as the only officially bilingual province, but we're prettier and the Chiac spoken around Moncton barely passes pour le francais nest pas? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 18/07/2020 at 16:41, dibber25 said: It's UK-based with Rapido's UK operation. The Canadian HQ of Rapido is in Markham, Ontario, a new town suburb of English-speaking Toronto. There is unlikely to be any need to know a word of French (but your English better be impeccable!). I've been several times and never had to use a word of French. The only time it would have been useful was on the Halifax to Montreal train where the Train Manager deliberately spoke French as soon as he recognised that I was English! (CJL) Perhaps there is another F word, apart from French that is appropriate..... Good to know even the French in Canada hate us! LOL! In your best Chief Inspector Clouseau accent you could have had lots of fun. Best Wishes, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireline Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Knowing who they have hired, I am looking forward to seeing where they go in the future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 19/07/2020 at 00:06, mdvle said: While Canada is officially bilingual, the number of people who can actually speak both languages is small and outside of Quebec and New Brunswick Canada is effectively English only (or at least non-French as a second language). You've never been to Manitoba or northern Alberta then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Well he definitely speaks French and English. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: Well he definitely speaks French and English. Does he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Well I assume he speaks French as he's French. And he speaks English on TV. Albeit in an Officer Crabtree or Inspector Clouseau style of funny French accent. I can't believe it was 30 odd years ago that Rapido was on TV though, and more than 15 since Eurotrash finished. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted September 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Well I assume he speaks French as he's French. And he speaks English on TV. Albeit in an Officer Crabtree or Inspector Clouseau style of funny French accent. I can't believe it was 30 odd years ago that Rapido was on TV though, and more than 15 since Eurotrash finished. Done for dramatic effect - Antoine de Caunes can speak perfect English if required, it just sounded a lot more funny to adopt the Clouseau style for Eurotrash. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 01/09/2020 at 18:21, dibber25 said: Does he? Ah, but did I mean the guy in the picture, or the person Rapido has actually hired? (CJL) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted September 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2020 Dave Jones won a prime minister's medal for his prowess in the French language, allegedly. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, BR Blue said: Dave Jones won a prime minister's medal for his prowess in the French language, allegedly. ..some such bollox or other.. Kev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 02/09/2020 at 21:36, BR Blue said: Dave Jones won a prime minister's medal for his prowess in the French language, allegedly. On 02/09/2020 at 21:40, SHMD said: ..some such bollox or other.. Kev. The award is from the Magic Circle for everything you touch, dissapearing. (The Houdini Award for Best Hand Trick) Last seen Walton (Liverpool) touching his nose. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 In todays email the cats out of the bag on who got the job 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 And is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, stewartingram said: And is? see 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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