I thought this was going to be an easy answer but apparently not.
So, with nothing else to do on this stormy Saturday morning, I took a dig around the various Apple stores.
I found this at the UK store and found its equivalent at the French store. This is the English version:
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Your MacBook Pro typically ships with an operating system and keyboard that match the official language of the country in which you purchased it. However, you can also choose an operating system and keyboard that displays information in a different language, if available in your country.
If you select another language, you will also receive supporting software manuals and other print materials appropriate for that language.
Note: Your computer always comes equipped with cables, manuals and other items appropriate for the country in which you purchased it.
Unquote.
Does that help at all?
I guess you would have to actually talk to someone at the Apple Store to actually order something that is offered as an alternative but not on the web page
P
I live permanently in France. I write a lot in french, of course, so my PC Keyboard is French, but, being British, I find Windows XP to be easier in English. I am thinking of getting a Mac Book Pro 17" -(I just fancy trying a Mac) BUT I CAN'T GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER ANYWHERE -(from Vendors at least). Apple Store says the Mac Book is avaiable with English OS + English Keyboard; French OS + French Keyboard; and French OS + English Keyboard. Does anyone KNOW if and where I can get a Mac with ENGLISH OS + FRENCH KEYBOARD; Please !

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