For once, we're first in a ranking! !
The majority has spoken: the Southern accent is the one that touches the most French people, with 42% of votes. From Marseille to Toulouse, passing through Provence, the musicality present in the speech of the inhabitants of these regions is highly appreciated. It's great news for those Southerners with a strong accent that reminds us of sunny landscapes, the lightheartedness of the locals, and the cheerful summer vibe typical of the South, all reflected in their way of speaking.
The ranking continues a little further to the West with the Basque accent, which gathers 27% of the votes. Unfortunately, the third place on the podium is left empty because "12% of the French surveyed believe that no accent is beautiful". The Parisian accent (10%) only comes in fourth, but it still outshines the pronunciation of the Bretons (8%), Normans, and Lyonnais who collectively only gather 6% of the votes.
es each.Survey: the favorite accents of the French in 2024
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