Un béninois. (female: une béninoise)
"Bénin"
in Benin how many people Speak French
Benin was once a French colony. When it gained independence in 1960, French remained as one of the official languages due to historical ties and the continuing influence of French-speaking countries in the region. French is now widely used in government, business, and education in Benin.
Benin is a French colony, so it has spoken French ever since it was Dahomey and got its independence from France in 1960.
The citizens of Benin are called "béninois, béninoise" in French.
French is spoken throughout Benin, but is especially common in the major cities like Porto-Novo.
Béninois
The official language of Benin is French. There are 54 indigenous languages as well.
beninoise
The Republic of Benin gained its independence from the French on August 1, 1960. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, and its largest city is Cotonou.
Togo and Benin are both in West Africa. They both speak French and use the West African franc.
No. The nation now called Benin was formerly Dahomey, or French Dahomey, and became independent in 1960.
Benin was colonized by France in the 19th century and gained independence in 1960. During the colonial period, French became the official language and it has remained as the language of administration, education, and business in Benin since then.