There is a pride in speaking this language.

The more English is heard in the world, the more gratifying it seems to speak French, and above all to know the culture of our country. They find a kind of French social grace in the language and culture.
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Above Country Grace Speaks
People who do not speak our language very well do complain of feeling rebuffed by French people, who can sometimes be impatient, or even intolerant.
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Complaining Feelings People
French is a language that makes those who speak it both calm and dynamic.
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Calm Language Quiet
They place great stress on the clarity of our language for expressing nuances and showing subtleties.
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Language Nuance Stress
There is a pride in speaking this language.
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Language Pride Talking
All the English speakers, or almost all, have difficulties with the gender of words.
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Difficulty Gender Speakers

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