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French is an official language on 5 continents : North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (And in Polynesia, which some may include continentally with Australia.)
French is still a legal language in much of southeast Asia, but it is only a primary language in one Asian location : Puducherry in India.
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French as an Official Language
- North America - Canada, Haiti, and French overseas territories: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, St. Martin and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
- South America - French Guiana
- Africa - 21 countries including Benin, Equatorial Guinea (co-official with Spanish); Mayotte and Réunion islands
- Europe - France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Belgium (Brussels and Wallonia)
- Asia - Puducherry (India)
- Polynesia - Vanuatu and French overseas territories: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna
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∙ 12y agoFrench is an official language on 5 continents : North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (And in Polynesia, which some may include continentally with Australia.)
French is still a legal language in much of southeast Asia, but it is only a primary language in one Asian location : Puducherry in India.
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French as an Official Language
- North America - Canada, Haiti, and French overseas territories: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, St. Martin and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
- South America - French Guiana
- Africa - 21 countries including Benin, Equatorial Guinea (co-official with Spanish); Mayotte and Réunion islands
- Europe - France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Belgium (Brussels and Wallonia)
- Asia - Puducherry (India)
- Polynesia - Vanuatu and French overseas territories: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna
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Where is french not spoken continent?
French is not spoken in Antarctica, as it is uninhabited except for research stations where various languages may be spoken, but French is not a common language in the continent.
What are three continents where french is spoken?
French is spoken in Europe (France), Africa (countries like Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Democratic Republic of the Congo), and North America (Canada- primarily in Quebec).
Which two continents don't speak french?
All 7 continents on Earth have French speakers.However, strictly speaking, Australia and Antarctica are the only 2 that have no French countries (with French either as an official language or a national language).
How many continents speak french?
French is widely spoken on three continents : North America (Canada), Europe, and Africa (northern parts and former colonies). Another area would be many Pacific islands of Polynesia.French is spoken on all seven continents--even Antarctica, where France's Dumont d'Urville scientific base can be found.
On How many continents do people speak french?
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.
What other continents is french spoken?
French is spoken on all continents, including some French speakers in Antarctica.
What are three continents where french is spoken?
French is spoken in Europe (France), Africa (countries like Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Democratic Republic of the Congo), and North America (Canada- primarily in Quebec).
Where is french not spoken continent?
French is not spoken in Antarctica, as it is uninhabited except for research stations where various languages may be spoken, but French is not a common language in the continent.
Which continents are french widely spoken?
French is widely spoken in Europe (particularly in France and Belgium), Africa (especially in countries like Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ivory Coast), North America (in Quebec, Canada), and the Caribbean (such as Haiti).
How many continents speak french?
French is widely spoken on three continents : North America (Canada), Europe, and Africa (northern parts and former colonies). Another area would be many Pacific islands of Polynesia.French is spoken on all seven continents--even Antarctica, where France's Dumont d'Urville scientific base can be found.
What three continents speak french?
French is spoken in not just three but in five continents: Africa, America (North America, South America and the Antilles), Europe, Oceania and Asia. See this link for a list of French speaking countries: http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-countries-where-french-is-an-official-language
What countries DON'T speak French?
Well, the countries that don't speak French are:IndiaEnglandAntarcticaThailandMalaysiaAmericaAfricaChinaJapanthat is it.Shimke writes:America and Africa are not countries, but continents. There are millions of French speakers on each of them, in countries such as mentioned in answer to the question about where French is spoken. Antarctica is also a continent, but has no native population, so that no language is spoken there except those brought by visitors.
Why is french spoken in Cuba?
Spanish is the official language of Cuba, not French. However, French may be spoken by some residents due to historical ties between France and Cuba. French influence can be found in some aspects of Cuban culture, such as cuisine and architecture, but it is not widely spoken as a primary language in the country.
Where in north America is french spoken?
French is spoken in Canada.
Where is french widely spoken?
French is widely spoken in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and many countries in Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal. It is also an official language in several international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union.
On what two continents is Arabic spoken the most?
Asia and Africa.
What is the largest province in Canada were french is spoken?
Quebec is the largest province in Canada where French is predominantly spoken.
