- A universal language
In all five continents, more than 300 million people speak French. The OIF is a multinational association of French-speaking countries with 88 member countries and governments. After English, French is the second most widely studied foreign language and the fifth most widely spoken language on the planet.
French is also the only language taught in every nation on the planet, alongside English. France has the world’s largest network of cultural institutes, with nearly a million students participating in French language classes.
2.A job-language seeker’s for the global marketplace
On the foreign job market, being able to communicate in French and English is beneficial. Knowing French helps you to work for French companies in France and other French-speaking countries. France is an important economic partner since it has one of the world’s largest economies and is a popular destination for foreign investment.
3. The culture’s vocabulary
Cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance, and architecture all use French as their primary language. Knowing French gives you access to great works of literature, as well as films and songs, written in the original French. Victor Hugo, Molière, Léopold Sendar Senghor, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, Alain Delon, and Zinedine Zidane all spoke French!
4. A travelling language
France is the world’s most popular tourist destination, with over 87 million tourists per year. Knowing a little French makes visiting Paris and other parts of France so much more fun, and it provides insights into France’s culture and way of life. When traveling to French-speaking areas of the world, knowing French is also beneficial.
5. A higher education language
Speaking French opens up opportunities to study at renowned French universities and business schools, which are among Europe’s and the world’s best higher education institutions.
6. International affairs’ second language
The UN, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, and international courts all use French as a working language and an official language. Strasbourg, Brussels, and Luxembourg are the three cities where the European Union’s institutions are located.
7. A language that broadens one’s horizons
Understanding French allows you to see the world from a different perspective. You will track French thinkers and leaders from around the world, as well as news from the world’s leading French-language media (e.g., TV5Monde, France 24 and Radio France Internationale).
8. A language that is enjoyable to study
French is a basic language to pick up. There are several methods available on the market that make learning French fun for both children and adults.
9. A language that can be used to learn other languages.
Since a large portion of English vocabulary is derived from French, French is an excellent foundation for learning other languages, especially Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian), as well as English.
10. Love’s and logic’s language
To begin with, learning French is a joy because it is a beautiful, rich, melodious language that is often referred to as the language of love. French is also an analytical language that structures thought and fosters logical thinking, which is an important skill in discussions and negotiations.
