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[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I also found that if you really want to be understood in French, you have to force yourself into an over the top, bordering on ridiculous French accent.

So the key to speaking good French is to default to the most sexist position possible and intentionally speak like an asshole.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

It sounds ridiculous to us, but that's just how they talk. It also works in reverse for them; I sometimes have to remind my spouse when we're among English speakers that she sounds like she doesn't have enough mash potatoes in her mouth.