because it is such a popular language, other than English and American
French children typically learn French as their first language. In addition, English is commonly taught as a second language in French schools.
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Assuming that you are living within the European Union, since without a passport, you might have difficulty traveling outside it -- or traveling outside France, you can visit your local French Embassy or local French passport office. The passport office will provide you with the necessary documents that you must produce in order to qualify to obtain a passport. NB: French language version of this answer in Discussion -- translation courtesy of Google Translate. NB: la version française de cette réponse dans la discussion - avec la permission de traduction de Google Translate.
If you have a French Passport, you might require a US visa to travel to Jersey.
How many countries speak french as their second language.
Approximately 22% of the population in Switzerland speak French as their first language.
Being French. You can claim French Citizenship if at least one of your parents is French, or in some cases French-born. The requirements are different according to the agreements and treaties between France and your home country. Any French consulate or French Embassy abroad will provide you with the list of requirements.
Some African countries where French is an official language and commonly spoken include Gabon, Senegal, CoΜte d'Ivoire, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. These countries also typically have a high percentage of French speakers.
French is one of Switzerland's official languages due to historical and cultural influences. The western part of Switzerland, known as the Romandy region, primarily speaks French as a result of its proximity to France. As a multilingual country, Switzerland uses French as a secondary language along with German and Italian to cater to its diverse linguistic population.
I do speak French, it's my first language.
The Oaths of Strasbourg was the first written form of the Old High German language. It was a series of oaths sworn in 842 between Louis the German and Charles the Bald, the grandsons of Charlemagne.
Although about 30 countries recognise French as a official language alongside others in very few countries is it the first language. They are France and Monaco.