How I Became CONFIDENT With My ACCENT 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@denisemarino3021]

From the USA. Theo your French accent is adorable. I want to applaud your persistence, your resilience, your determination, your courage in learning to speak English.. You have made yourself proud in learning to speak a foreign language. Since the entertainment industry is very large in the USA, you may find that someday you will be working on a film project here o all of your hard work will be to your advantage. . So BRAVO, pat yourself on your back, this effort will contribute to your ultimate success.

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you so much Denise 🙏

[@mariarohmer2374]

Exactement!

[@junejansen1265]

You fail to realise that it is your accent that makes your speech so beautiful. I love to listen to French people speaking French or English because the beautiful accent is so romantic. Your English is excellent and your accent beautiful, hope you never loose it 😊

[@flatironnewyork]

Theo, your English is excellent. It's a good thing you didn't listen to critics - about English or anything else. You have admirable focus and dedication!

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you !!

[@Nubianette]

One thing I tell French people in particular, your accent, when speaking English, is particularly charming. Theo, your English pronunciation is very clear. Yes you have an accent, but it adds to your character as a person speaking English. My French is no good, because I do not practice. My ability to speak French was better when I was younger, and closer to the period I studied French, so when I speak French, I butcher it, with a smile, and I giggle. So, French people seem to enjoy me, and try to help me improve. 😆

[@frenchguytheo]

Yes ! We should be proud of our accent !

[@Nubianette]

@@frenchguytheo I took my French nephews to Munich when they were 18. Thanks to their American grandfather, they have his very deep voice. Each time they spoke, women (German and American tourists) would gasp. I explained that they were listening to you speak English, with a deep French accent. They just couldn’t believe this was something that sounded good. It’s been 7 years, and 1 nephew definitely understands the attractiveness of his voice. He also speaks more English for work. 😆

[@beckcollect]

Theo, your English is fantastic! I’ve been learning French for over ten years and the thing I keep hearing from teachers is exactly what you said, for a non-native speaker your accent will never be perfect. And it doesn’t matter. Personally, I adore the french accent of French people when they speak English. Bravo to anyone who is learning a foreign language and is not fried to speak in it.

[@nildapabon-kraft2402]

Theo you speak English so well. I too agree with your other followers that your accent is charming. I’ve learned so much from your videos and your accent has never gotten in the way.

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you !!

[@fv1291]

Just speak with confidence, and the rest will fall into place. You have a perfect French accent. 😊 Bonjour from California!

[@sari4079]

Theo, your accent is lovely and charming! Keep doing what you do, I'm enjoying listening to you. And you are right, often the critics are the people who have not made an effort to learn another language.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Wow, I cannot believe the oppressive attitude towards speaking another language. Obviously based in insecurity. I'm glad you did not fall in line and allow others to dictate your wishes and behavior. You have a very strong character, Théo.💪🏽

[@maureyberdoy428]

I feel exactly the same about French! I am trying so hard to learn French and to speak in French. I love your videos and love your content.

[@Cary_Shultz]

Theo, new follower. I found you via Lucile (the video where you two had Steak Frittes and Tartar in the awesome corner restaurant, where you are a regular). Anyway, I lived and worked in Germany after I graduated University here in the USA. I spoke German pretty well, but had some problems with pronunciation (those dang umlauts can be a tongue twister for us Amis!). Anyway, I understand absolutely everything that you say.......keep on, keeping on. You are French. You are not going to sound like me (or any other person who speaks English as their native language). Don't stress, man. I will share a secret (and it sounds like you already know this): it can be challenging to speak a "foreign language" as an adult. You go through the different phases and it can be frustrating (speaking a lot about the phase where you can understand most of what was said BUT struggle to reply.......and you feel like a five-year-old). I can say that with time things will get better with respect to "French accent". My German improved with time. Eventually, people did not think that I was not German.....until I messed up a word here or there. Then they would smile. And would give me a really nice compliment (something like, "Wow! Until that one word I did not know that you were not German.....you will get that word pretty soon....just keep at it".....). And, as you so beautifully stated - you can not ever hide the fact that you are not "fill in the blank here". Follow your passion and good things will come....always.

[@travel4201]

Honnêtement je trouve pas que Jodie Foster a un accent quand elle parle Français et c'est ça qui est incroyable...son français est parfait.

[@clintonfernandez9197]

Interesting video as always, Theo! Actually, EVERYONE has an accent, even NATIVE SPEAKERS OF A LANGUAGE HAVE AN ACCENT. A native French speaker might have a Parisian accent, a chti accent, a southern French / provencal accent, or a Swiss or Belgian accent. Same for native English speakers, who may speak with a London accent, a cockney accent, a Scottish, Welsh, Irish, or even a Northern English accent, to name a few. There are also regionalisms, so the vocabulary and expressions may vary. The diversity makes it so much more interesting!

[@neomigoldbaum7071]

Theo - your accent is natural and charming! don't worry!

[@patbarr4202]

Tu me donnes de l'espoir. J'apprend le francais. Tu es une inspiration. MERCI.

[@frenchguytheo]

Bon courage à toi ! Tu fais le bon choix 💪

[@GoLongAmerica]

J’aime le fait que tu essais pas du tout de cacher ton accent français en parlant l’anglais. C’est génial !

[@ronaldyarrosh4457]

Excellent advice. Don’t let criticism hold you back. Learn from people who correct you - especially in grammar. I know that you are doing very well because you said that when you speak in English you think in English. The greatest accomplishment is to be able to avoid translating in your head before you speak another language.

[@uturnonebillion]

I discovered you on Instagram early 2022 and devoured your content since I was planning a trip to France from Pittsburgh, PA, US. I purchased your map of best places to eat in Paris and was so glad I did! My family and I kept our eye out for you while we were there in October 2022. We drove down to Belves and then back to Paris over a week. We decided that we would retire in France in about 15 years. I was overjoyed to find your KZbin channel. Keep up the great work. I have been learning French casually but steadily for about four years now. I am looking forward to coming back and trying to speak French more than last time.

[@frenchguytheo]

That's crazy you are here since the beginning ! Thank you so much !

[@jeffbarbier]

I find it interesting that people would confuse the fact that you have a very noticeable French accent (you are French after all), your ability to speak English, and speak English clearly enough that English speakers can understand you without any problem. I don’t speak any other languages besides English (I’m just now attempting to learn French through Rosetta Stone), and despite your French accent, I have not had any trouble understanding every word you have spoken. Additionally, your English with the French accent, is actually making it easier to learn how to better pronounce French words. So keep up the good work of continuing to improve your English, but just know that you speak very well.

[@cristinaulloar27]

Theo your english is very fluenty. I'm a native spanish speaker. I had to improve my english on my own to my trips to Europe, but I need improve more. Now, I'm learning french. I liked to visit France and its culture. I hope come back soon.

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you !!

[@cann9155]

Thanks for this video Theo. I have been studying, now I need to immerse myself in speaking French. Hey ! You love food and cooking shows etc. I love it when you review restaurants J'adore.❤ What were some of your favorite dishes your Mom cooked when you were growing up? What were your least favorite? Would please consider a video topic. If I didn't live in Paris my Top 5-10 favorite cities in France would be...Thank you so much for excellent content and excellent (in my option) English. #Inspirational💝💝💝

[@enelrahcreivaj]

Awww, an adorable accent of yours, Theo! Keep up the good work and I appreciate you, sharing your story! I am learning your language (even enrolled in a language school) so wish me luck!

[@frenchguytheo]

Thanks a lot ! Wish you all the best in this new journey !

[@Lau_rao]

I learned English in school, we never practised a lot ... and the most i learned was after school watching videos and reading. And my first time talking to people in english was during my 1st trip to London o_o I was so uncomfortable and zero confidence I don't know how people managed to understand what I said haha. I'm still unsure when i speak english but I try. That's my "story" with english ._. Voilà !

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you so much to share your story ! You are on a beautiful journey to learn this language, I wish you all the best !

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

Your English is impressive Theo, n I feel it's becoz of your willingness to learn , ur passion n alacrity, excellent Theo👏👏👏. Honestly , I wouldn't be able to watch your vlogs if it was in French so thank u soooooo much for learning English😊😊

[@frenchguytheo]

I'm glad to share content in English for you !

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

I am frm Iran n my fly settled in India wen d war broke out . I studied English at school , read a lot of books, teachers were really gud, took part in concerts n drama, n would watch a lot of movies so I think all dis really helps, especially since at home we would speak in Persian.We did learn little bit of French in school too. Now my English is better dan my Persian 😊😊.

[@frenchguytheo]

You can be proud ! Thanks for sharing your story !

[@jael7925]

😊👍

[@CallMeCJorDandy]

0:30 This is not stereotype , its real yes , and its even worse, i feel it. 😂

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

Bonjour Theo ❤❤

[@enterattainment1351]

Hi Theo. A little off topic, but would you be able to make a response video about that French journalist who in front many public officials and esteemed guests posed a question to Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on whether there are bookstores in Nigeria. Chimamanda responded by saying that it reflects poorly on the French people (additionally she also commented on how unnecessarily disrespectful French immigration officers can be towards her and I'm sure other visitors of France as well) that that question be asked. The journalist sort of tried to justify why she asked that before hand. But I am so curious what prompted her to ask that? Is it normal for French people to be that curt in an official event? Because in common standard, that is high level ignorance, presumptuous and so undiplomatic and that is precisely one of the reasons many tend to build and maintain that 'rude French' stereotype. Another example I can cite is the 'Kelly Rowland & Cannes-usher' incident. Appreciate your videos Theo, thanks.

[@moodbeast]

People with French and British accents are given waaaay more latitude and deference when they're learning a different language. The accents sounds charming, there's also a reputation of sophistication and sounding educated with French and British culture/society. Certain accents bring out people's biases and they are not treated so kindly, depending on where they're from and what language they are trying to learn. I did a study abroad from the US to Paris and everyone-my American classmates- were concerned about pronunciation and accents. In the meantime, the grammar was butchered and they spoke like cavemen.

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

My favourite language is Spanish , its a,beautiful language n its easier den French . I know many words in Spanish , Hola, take care n a demain 👋👋

[@iamatransporter]

I love hearing different accents. Even regional ones here in the US. If everyone sounded alike it would be boring as hell.

[@rddavies]

Très belle histoire de ton parcours et ta réussite évidente. La preuve est ta chaîne KZbin. C'est pas quelque chose de subjectif, les chiffres montrent très clairement ta prouesse.

[@frenchguytheo]

Merci beaucoup !

[@iris_nazarena_4882]

I speak French (not fluently, but I can get by) and once I took a class with this woman who spoke French with a completely American English accent. Besides that, her French was good, but very hard to understand. The point is, everyone has an accent depending on who they're talking to.

[@edlee4559]

Can you teach us some bad words and insults in french?

[@fv1291]

You sound like an American trying to sound like French. 😊

[@enriquesanchez2001]

♥ Théo - I love your energy and enthusiasm and I am so proud of you! 😃 I came from Cuba when I was 6 years old to the USA. Because I was young and we only spoke Spanish at home, I became a true bilingual with no accent in either language. But my cousins who came to the States at a higher age STILL have some type of accent that I can detect. An old singer called Gloria Estefan also came from Cuba around the same time. But she STILL has an accent. I suspect that the reason is that when she grew up here, she only lived in Spanish speaking areas. On the other hand, we moved to a fully American neighborhood which strengthened the way I spoke English. My sister and I were lucky in that respect. 😄

[@frenchguytheo]

Thank you for sharing your story !

[@enriquesanchez2001]

@@frenchguytheo 👍

[@naomileung1258]

Gloria Estefan is a great singer 🎉She sings very well 🎉I love her music 🎉 We are still able to hear her music from Radio Hongkong 😊