Should you try to speak French in Paris?

The most obvious answer is yes, it is a good idea to speak the official language of the country you are in, which in France is French.

Can you live and work in France without speaking French?

But make no mistake, it still isn’t easy to find a job in France without fluent French. In fact, it can take a year or more to land a job in your industry. But even if your work is in English, you should plan on learning as much French as possible.

Is it hard to communicate in Paris?

Yes, you can speak English in Paris as most people in Paris speak the language. Anyone can have a rich and fulfilled life in the City of Light even if they can’t communicate with locals in their native tongue. And thanks to lots of wonderful Parisians, a time in Paris won’t be such a disaster.

How should I dress in Paris?

Most Parisians do wear sort of business casual clothing when going to work, and more casual, relaxed clothes on the weekends. However they don’t sacrifice style to comfort. It’s not typical to wear yoga pants or running style leggings to walk in Paris.

Is it easy to get job in Paris?

While it’s not impossible to find jobs outside of Paris’s largest industries, it can certainly be more difficult. If you’re looking for work in Paris, professionals working in the following sectors are most likely to find open positions: Banking. Insurance.

What level of French do I need to work in France?

If you are looking for a high end job in French in France – you need at least B2 level or above. Which country are you from? If you need to get a visa to work in France – it would be really tough. If you are from a European country ( especially Schengen state ) the movement may be easier.

Do you need to be fluent in French to work in Paris?

However, English-only positions often asked for fluent French. Given the state of the expat job market in Paris (which is quite competitive), being a specialist isn’t always enough for getting a job as a non-fluent French speaker (although it can be).

Is moving to Paris a good idea?

“Paris is always a good idea,” declared Audrey Hepburn. I thought that moving to Paris was a great idea until we were living in Paris. If you’re coming here because you love Paris, you will probably love Paris (most of the time).

Is it hard to get a job in Paris as an expat?

Don’t underestimate how competitive the expat job market is in Paris. If your goal is to move to Paris and work in Paris, it is certainly possible if you work in hot areas (e.g. tech) where opportunities abound, but it is otherwise quite a bit harder to find work that isn’t teaching as a native English speaker.

What do you love most about Paris?

There are plenty of things about Paris that I love: the architecture, food, wine, ability to travel within Europe, and rich cultural heritage of France. I adore France otherwise, but I’ll have lots more about great things to do around France as well as Paris soon.