Is it offensive to say "the French"?

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Some Americans have a less-than-stellar opinon of the French but I would never consider calling someone "French" to be an insult, just as I would not be insuled for someone to call me an "American." That's what I am!
PC has run amok!

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seems they're synonymous with the disabled and mentally ill.

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No, but add 'dogs' to it and you're getting closer :)

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No why

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- Cubus
  
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  According to Associated Press - it is.
  
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- Lucy68
  
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  Thank you for the MHO
  
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- Cubus
  
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  You're welcome, lady
  
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In general, referring to a group of people as "the French" is not considered offensive. However, it's always important to be mindful of how language is used and the connotations it carries, as well as the context in which it's being used. Some people might feel that it's too broad and generalizing, while others might find it acceptable. It's always better to err on the side of caution and respect others' perspectives and feelings.

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No, but that instruction booklet is offensive.

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Yes we call them the “runaways”…or the “leave behinds” or “look to long they’ll put their hands up in surrender”.

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  You forgot "White-flaggers".
  
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- OddBeMe
  
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  Ah yes!
  
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No? I fail to see how the French is worse than say, the Swedish, the Canadian or the Korean. And none of them sonehow means mental illness.

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No but it’s strange when people say excuse my French when cursing

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Who cares if it's offensive. The French are cowards.

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I don't think it's offensive.

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Why would it be offensive?

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- Cubus
  
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  According to Associated Press - because it's a label.
  
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- halfroots
  
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  Fake news
  
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- Cubus
  
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  Nope, it's legit. I gave the source in description.
  
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- halfroots
  
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  I'm French and I don't find it offensive
  
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If you're talking about Italians, yes

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