French MPs say 'non' to speaking English at the Paris Olympics

"Made for Sharing" was the slogan used for Paris' original bid for the Olympic Games. © Reuters - Benoit Tessier

French lawmakers have asked organisers of the Paris Olympics – as well as athletes, trainers and journalists – to speak French as much as possible during the Games in a resolution adopted in the National Assembly.

The text, available on the National Assembly website, recommends that organisers ensure official communications are drafted in French.