\section{French}
[\textsl{Amended 11/7/2010}]

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Mais bien s\^{u}r, c'est La Maison Fran\c{c}aise. Nous parlons fran\c{c}ais.
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French is to be spoken during d\^{\i}ners and pauses-caf\'{e}.  The only
time you are not required to speak French during dinner is when there is
a guest at the table who does not understand French.  Then all seated at
that {\em table\/} may speak English.

House meetings are to be conducted in a language of general comprehension chosen at the discretion of the Pr\'{e}sident. 

During French marathons, French is spoken continuously.

Members are encouraged to speak French at any other
time.\footnote{Occasionally people actually get annoyed if you speak
French, but don't let that discourage you.  Speak away!}
