I can't speak french vs I don't speak french

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, indicating the inability to speak French. The choice between 'I can't speak French' and 'I don't speak French' may depend on the context or personal preference.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1781 views

I can't speak french

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the inability to speak French.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is unable to speak French. It implies a lack of ability or skill in speaking the language.

Examples:

I can't speak French, but I can understand a little.
She can't speak French fluently, but she's learning.
They can't speak French at all.

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No, I can't speak French with you. I'm too shy.
Bridget, you can't, because I can't speak... French.
I don't speak French. I can't understand a word.
Tom can't speak French. Mary can't speak French either.
Tom can't speak French without making mistakes.
Tom can't speak French. Tom can't speak Spanish either.
While Yang-Yang is half-French. She can't speak French.
You can't speak French and don't know how to use the phone.
I can't speak for the Susan Hart to whom I return.
I can't speak to the substance of the report.
But I can't speak for Garfunkel over here.
I can't speak in front of all these people, Cliff.
I'm short and I can't speak English good.
I can't speak to his motives for traveling.
I can't speak for PR or...
I can't speak about what happened five years ago.
I can't speak for Dragna, but Mickey might surprise you.
I can't speak to Cynthia as Matt.
No, I can't speak with someone so...
No, I can't speak up.

Alternatives:

I am unable to speak French
I do not have the ability to speak French

I don't speak french

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the absence of speaking French.

This phrase is used to state that someone does not speak French. It can imply a lack of knowledge or practice in the language.

Examples:

I don't speak French, but I can communicate in English.
She doesn't speak French, so we use a translator.
They don't speak French very well.

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And remember, I don't speak French.
You know I don't speak French.
Is it because I don't speak French that the court won't hear my case?
Is the fact I don't speak French any reason to refuse to hear my side?
Call me Grace, as I don't speak French.
I don't speak French all that well.
I don't speak French as fluently as Tom does.
I don't speak French, but I get the gist of imbécile.
I don't speak French. I can't understand a word.
Well, I don't speak French and I know no one here.
OK, I tell him, I don't speak French!
I don't speak French, but do you ladies speak English?

Alternatives:

I am not able to speak French
I am not proficient in French

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I can't speak french vs I don't speak french