Precisely. If you try a few tourist phrases, or very basic French, it will be mildly appreciated. But if you speak fluent French with a bit of an accent, partic

Precisely. If you try a few tourist phrases, or very basic French, it will be mildly appreciated. But if you speak fluent French with a bit of an accent, particularly in the big cities, you'll frequently be met with arrogance and attempts to switch to English, even if your French is far better than your interlocutor's. That said, in small towns and villages, this doesn't happen as much. Seems to mainly be a phenomenon in Paris and other large cities. Also, in Quebec this is never an issue. As long as you speak fluently, Quebecois are happy to speak with you in French.