Nearly half of French people say they've been victims of racism, survey finds

When tourists were asked the same question, the rate was about 95%

I’ve been racially profiled in Paris for speaking with a different accent and calling their 4x20 80.

Well they are French

My friend was refused entry on a bus in paris. Because she didnt speak french. My friend was refused enty on a bus in one of europes biggest tourist destinations, because she was a tourist.

Amiens in France, April 2019 was the only place and the only occurence in my life where I was discriminated against as a white hetero male, lol... Lady in a cafe pretended she didn't understand my english and flat out refused to serve me.

french "people"

Halfway there!

When people take any negative interaction as being racism then racism ends up being everywhere.

Forty-six percent of French people say they have been victims of racist aggression or discrimination at some point in their lives, according to a broad survey published on Thursday, April 9, by the International League Against Racism and Antisemitism (LICRA), in partnership with the IFOP polling institute, on "the state of racist violence and discrimination in France." The nature and intensity of their experiences vary greatly depending on perceived ethnic or religious affiliation, but they lead to the same process of withdrawal and disillusionment with France, often prompting some to consider leaving the country. The publication of this "comprehensive mapping of French people's exposure to racist behaviors" – 14,025 people aged 15 and older living in mainland France interviewed by telephone between August and September 2025 – comes at a time when the fight against racism and discrimination is at the forefront of national debate, following the election of several candidates from diverse backgrounds in the municipal elections in March. A wave of racist attacks targeted some prominent figures, such as Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis in the Paris suburbs, who called for a rally on April 4. "This comprehensive study allows us to quantify, document, and argue so that this issue is brought back to the political agenda," said Mario Stasi, the president of LICRA. "This survey demonstrates the massive and undeniable nature of racism in France." According to the study, 80% of people perceived as "Black" reported being exposed to racist violence and discrimination – including mockery or offensive comments (25%), insults (24%), threats (14%), theft or property damage (11%) and physical violence (9%). Similarly, 70% of people perceived as "Arab" and 60% of "mixed-race" individuals reported these experiences, as did 39% of people perceived as "White." One of the sensitive topics addressed in the study is the issue of "hostility toward Whites" – as the study phrases it – a theme regularly used by the far right. "It is a phenomenon that exists, and we felt it was impossible to ignore, even if, clearly, the frequency, intensity and consequences are not the same as for visible minorities," explained François Kraus, director of IFOP's political division. "It would be dangerous to deny the existence of this hostility, but it's equally important to clarify that it does not have the same impact in terms of discrimination," added Stasi. "We need to name things clearly." Read more here (paywalled article): [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/04/09/nearly-half-of-french-people-say-they-ve-been-victims-of-racism-survey-finds\_6752254\_7.html](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/04/09/nearly-half-of-french-people-say-they-ve-been-victims-of-racism-survey-finds_6752254_7.html)

\>One of the sensitive topics addressed in the study is the issue of "hostility toward Whites" – as the study phrases it – a theme regularly used by the far right. "It is a phenomenon that exists, and we felt it was impossible to ignore, even if, clearly, the frequency, intensity and consequences are not the same as for visible minorities," I am curious about how much of this *anti-white* racism is about people with Portugese, Polish, Belgian, Jewish, (and more) roots and how much is actually what far right calls anti-white racists

I call BS on that

Nobody likes the French  And the French like nobody 

No Baguetting way! That's Onions.

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