Why Learn French?

A Language Spoken Across Continents

French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. According to the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), more than 320 million people speak French worldwide, making it the fifth most spoken language on the planet.

What’s more, demographic trends suggest that the number of French speakers could grow rapidly in the coming decades, especially in Africa. Some projections even anticipate French reaching 700 million speakers by 2050 due largely to population growth and educational expansion in Francophone Africa.

French is far more than a romantic or “classic” foreign language — it’s a living, expanding global language with deep roots in many regions. Whether for personal enrichment, cultural connection, or professional opportunity, learning French connects individuals to a global community and opens doors across continents.

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References:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/francophony-and-the-french-language/the-french-language-in-figures/