Originally Posted by shore9
I'm actually quite proud of the fact that I haven't learnt very much french

This is sad, very very sad.
I am a complete ignoramus when it comes to French, I have even made comments about wishing the AC Western flights did not have French announcements, however I would like to be able to speak and understand the language.
I cannot fathom being proud of not being able to speak a language. Being multi lingual is one of the greatest gifts IMO.