How to Set Spotify to French (iPhone, Android, PC)

When Spotify is displayed in English (or another language), it’s often just a minor detail… until you’re looking for a specific setting and can’t find anything. Good news: in most cases, setting Spotify to French takes just a few seconds.

In this guide, we see:

• Why does Spotify sometimes switch languages?
• how to reset Spotify back to French on iPhone, Android, Windows/Mac, and the web,
• Solutions if Spotify is stuck in English,
• and how to optimize the cost of Spotify Premium if you use it every day.

Why isn't Spotify available in French anymore?

In most cases, Spotify uses the language:

• the system (the primary language of your phone/computer),
• or sometimes the app (depending on the version and platform),
• more rarely, a combination of “app language” and “content language” (titles, podcasts, recommendations).

Result: After an update, a phone change, a new profile, or a system setting change, Spotify may switch to English.

How to Set Spotify to French on iPhone (iOS)

On iPhone, Spotify often uses the language set for the app (if available) or the system language.

1) Check the language setting in the Spotify app (iOS settings)

1. Open Settings (iPhone).
2. Scroll down to Spotify.
3. Tap Language.
4. Select French.
5. Close Spotify completely, then restart the app.

If the “Language” option does not appear, iOS is using the system language (see below).

2) Check the iOS system language

1. Go to Settings → General → Language & Region.
2. Make sure that French is the primary language.
3. Restart Spotify (or your phone if necessary).

Set Spotify to French on Android

On Android, Spotify generally uses the phone's language. Depending on your version of Android, you can also set the language on a per-app basis.

1) Change the phone's language

1. Open Android Settings.
2. Go to System (or System Settings) → Languages & Input → Languages.
3. Put French first.
4. Restart Spotify.

2) Change the language in Spotify only (if your Android device supports this)

On certain devices/versions:

1. Settings → Apps → Spotify.
2. Look for " Language " (or " App Language").
3. Select French.
4. Restart Spotify.

How to Set Spotify to French on a PC (Windows / Mac)

On a computer, Spotify often defaults to the system language, but the app may also remain “stuck” if it wasn’t restarted properly after a language change.

1) Check the system language (recommended)

• Windows: Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region → French
• Mac: System Preferences → General → Language & Region → French

Next:

1. Close Spotify completely (not just the window).
2. Restart Spotify.

2) If Spotify remains in English: restart + update

• Make sure Spotify is up to date.
• Restart the computer.
• If necessary, uninstall and reinstall the app (see the “Common Issues” section).

Set Spotify to French on Spotify Web (browser)

In the web player, the language depends mainly on:

• based on your browser's language,
• and sometimes the language of your account/session.

To do:

1. Check the language settings in your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Safari).
2. Sign out of Spotify Web.
3. Please log in again.
4. Refresh the page (Ctrl+F5 / Cmd+Shift+R).

Spotify in English After All: Common Problems and Solutions

1) Spotify is back in English after an update

• Force the app to close, then restart it.
• Make sure that French is set as the system's primary language (or the app's primary language, if available).
• On iPhone: Go to Settings → Spotify → Language.

2) You are using a VPN (or a different country)

A VPN can affect certain settings or content (such as podcasts and recommendations). This is less common when it comes to the interface language, but if you notice any unusual behavior:

• turn off the VPN,
• Restart Spotify,
• Please log back in to your account.

3) Corrupted cache / app “frozen”

When nothing is happening, the most effective approach is often to “clean up”:

• Android: Settings → Apps → Spotify → Storage → Clear cache
• iPhone: There’s no universal way to clear system cache; the cleanest approach is often to uninstall and then reinstall the app (after verifying your login credentials).
• PC: Log out and log back in, then reinstall if necessary.

4) The interface is in French, but the content remains in English

Two common cases:

• Your podcasts and recommendations are influenced by your history,
• The language you're exploring may change as you listen.

Simple solution:

• Listen to more French-language content for a few days,
• Follow French playlists and podcasts,
• Make sure your system region and language settings are consistent.

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FAQ – How to Set Spotify to French

Why doesn't Spotify display French?

In most cases, Spotify uses the system language (or the language set for the app on certain platforms). A change in iOS or Android settings, an update, or a new device can cause the interface to switch.

How do I switch Spotify back to French on an iPhone?

Go to Settings → Spotify → Language → French, then restart Spotify. If the option doesn't appear, check Settings → General → Language and Region.

How do I change the language in Spotify on Android?

Set French as the phone's primary language. If your Android device supports this feature, you can also set the language on a per-app basis through Spotify's settings.

Spotify stays in English on PC: what can I do?

Check the system language, then completely close Spotify and restart it. If that doesn't work: update, restart, then reinstall.

Key points to remember

• In most cases, Spotify switches to French based on the system language (or the app’s language on iPhone/Android, if available).
• If Spotify remains in English: completely restart it, clear the cache, log out and back in, then reinstall it.
• If you use Spotify Premium frequently, optimizing your costs through a shared subscription (e.g., with Spliiit) can make a real difference to your monthly budget.

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