about 115 million, and it is the main language of 33 countries
Approximately 300 million people around the world speak French as their first or second language.
Approximately 76 million people around the world speak French as a second language, while about 220 million people speak it as a first or second language.
People speak French on every continent of the world. However, the largest number of French speakers is in AFRICA, where dozens of countries have French as their official language.
Approximately 3% of the world's population speaks French as their native or second language.
Approximately 77 million people speak French as their primary language worldwide.
Approximately 274 million people speak French worldwide as either a first or second language. French is an official language in 29 countries and is widely used in organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union.
Hi I think it stupid
The French speak French, which is the official language of France and is also spoken in many other countries around the world.
French is considered to be the second language the most widely spoken language in the world (After english) with 400 millions of speak as a second language + 115 millions of people who speak it as a mother tongue. French is the official language of the Olympics, of the UNESCO, of the ONU, etc. In the other hand, even if more people speaks spanish, this language is far behind the power of the french language. So the answer is : French obviously.
French people speak French because it is the official language of France. The French language developed over centuries and has evolved to become an integral part of French culture and identity. It is also spoken in many other countries around the world due to France's historical influence.
I suppose they speak in order to communicate. Most if not all people around the world, no matter what language they speak, do this in order to communicate. Communication is not a part of the language on its own. Body-language is also very important. Speech however is the single most effective form of communication known to man no matter the language. German is thought to be the most accurate technical language in the world. English is thought to be the most descriptive language in the world. French is thought to be the language of Art and Love.
People speak French on every continent of the world. However, the largest number of French speakers is in AFRICA, where dozens of countries have French as their official language.