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Yes, Luxembourg is a Francophone country. The term may be applied to countries whose inhabitants speak French. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg permits official language status to French, German, and Luxembourgisch.

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Yes they do, but English is not one of the "official" languages. As well as English, the people of Luxembourg speak German, French, and their own dialect of Luxembourg.

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Luxembourg used to be a part of the French Empire and it also borders France. French has made its way into the country and culture.

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Most Luxembourg locals will speak French to each other. Although German is an official language and most will be fluent in German as well.

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French is most popular in Southern Luxembourg, near the French border.

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