French bread versus Italian bread! 

Here’s a quick break down for you.

French bread:

• Is long and thin with rounded ends (think baguette).
• Has a hard, crunchy crust with a soft inside.
• Is a little bit more sweet and less chewy than Italian.
• Is baked in an electrical convention oven.
• Is served with soup or another starter course to a meal.

Italian bread:

• Tends to be roundish in shape, and thicker than French.
• Can even be flat (think focaccia).
• Also has a hard crust, but not as hard as French.
• Is more savory, with a hint of a smoky flavor.
• Is baked in a flat stone oven, like pizza.
• Is served along the main course to a meal, particularly with pasta.

Interestingly, “French bread pizza” is better served with Italian bread.