Where is French spoken?

This infographic shows a map of the world that highlights the places where French language is spoken. If French is nowadays mostly spoken in Europe, but also in Canada and Africa, a lot of less known places are spotted on the map.

Facts about the French language

• French is not only the native tongue of a major European country, it belongs to one of the most successful colonial nations in history.
• It is therefore spoken throughout the world, most notably in Canada and throughout western, northern, and central Africa.
• French is one of the top three most commonly spoken languages in Europe, and sees heavy use at most international agencies, where it has the status of official language.
• Wealthy people in places such as England, Germany, and the United States were almost all versed in French and steeped themselves as much as possible in the fashion trends and literature of Paris.
• More people around the world speak French as a second language than speak it natively, as in many places it is quite useful as a go-between for people who do not speak one another's languages.

Source: mapsofworld.com

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