Originally Posted by
drat19
Parlez vous Anglais? (Do you speak English?) ("PARlay voo OnGLAY?")
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If you ask in English that has the same effect. It you want to show you are trying - the "s" is not silent in "...vous anglais". But they won't care. Anyone who deals with tourists in Montreal or QC should understand English and speak English. If they don't, then spekaing louder won't make a difference. If you go outside the urban areas, then you might have more linguistic fun.