Sound Ledger: What’s French for Noise?

81: Percent of surveyed residence of France who say they avoid places due to high noise

11: Percent who say noise on a night out has made them lose their temper

16: Percent who report having left an establishment after ordering due to the noise

Source: a survey by Saint-Gobain Ecophon France “to measure the auditory perception of noise in bars & restaurants” (acousticbulletin.com)