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French was used as lingua franca since the middle ages, even before the unification of the Low Countries, and the language was used by the rich and aristocracy.
But after independence some people wanted to make everyone speak French and others wanted to keep their own language.
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Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German, due to its complex history of being ruled by both France and the Netherlands in the past. The French-speaking region of Belgium, Wallonia, became predominantly French-speaking during the French Revolution and the subsequent annexation of the region by France.
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Is French spoken in Portugal?
French is not a widely spoken language in Portugal. The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. However, there may be some individuals or communities who speak French in Portugal, particularly in tourist areas or among expatriates.
What country does the last name Lavigne come from?
The last name Lavigne has French origins. It is a common surname in French-speaking countries such as France and Canada.
Are Haitians Spanish?
No, Haitians are not Spanish. Haiti is a predominantly French-speaking country due to its history as a former French colony. The Spanish language is not the official language of Haiti.
What country do the french come from?
the french come from France. Also, the province of Quebec in Canada has an abundance of french people as well.
Which western hemisphere nation has a large area of french speaking citizens?
Canada has a large area of French-speaking citizens in the province of Quebec, where French is the primary language spoken.
What country do french fries come from?
The country actually come fom is from Belgium. A country just above France. If you drive around Belgium you can get in EVERY restaurant French fries. But actually it we're Belgians who invented them.
Did the french fry come from France?
no, they maybe come from belgium, but historians are still arguing about that
What is the location of Belgium?
Belgium is situated in France. It is a french speaking country and there are many little villages in it. There are many football players who come from Belgium too.
Is French spoken in Portugal?
French is not a widely spoken language in Portugal. The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. However, there may be some individuals or communities who speak French in Portugal, particularly in tourist areas or among expatriates.
Who is the first that makes french fried?
French Fries come from Belgium I think
What country does the last name Lavigne come from?
The last name Lavigne has French origins. It is a common surname in French-speaking countries such as France and Canada.
What is you come from belgium in French?
"je viens de Belgique"
Were did french fries come from?
French fries (fried potato strips) are named for the method of deep frying which was associated with their method of preparation (in the French manner).The fries themselves were apparently first prepared by inhabitants of French-speaking Belgium (Spanish Netherlands) in the same manner that they fried fish.
Are Haitians Spanish?
No, Haitians are not Spanish. Haiti is a predominantly French-speaking country due to its history as a former French colony. The Spanish language is not the official language of Haiti.
Do french fries come from Frace?
Usually chipped potatoes or 'frites' in French are thought to have been invented in Belgium.
What country are the French from?
French people come from France.
What country did the English language come from?
English is a Germanic language, as are Dutch and German. However, the French-speaking Normans ruled England for hundreds of years so a lot of French, somewhat modified, was added to English.
