In North America:
Haiti
In South America:
(there is also a large French speaking population in the United States).
More countries speak Spanish than French. Spanish is an official language in 21 countries, primarily in Central and South America, while French is an official language in 29 countries, primarily in Africa and Europe.
French is an official language in 29 countries.36 countries
There are 29 countries in Africa where French is spoken as an official language. These countries are members of the Francophonie, which is an international organization representing countries and regions where French is a significant language.
How many countries speak french as their second language.
There are three countries in North America. Canada officially speaks French. The United States and Mexico don't.
Brazil (Portuguese), Suriname (Dutch) and French Guiana (French). Of course, Spanish is spoken in these countries, but it is not an official or majority language.
French Guiana
French speak French, or in French, Francais.
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.
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
The main countries in America where French is spoken are Canada (in Quebec and parts of New Brunswick and Ontario), Haiti, and some smaller territories like Saint Martin and French Guiana. French is also an official language in some countries in the Caribbean, such as Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Most countries do not speak French as their primary language. French is spoken widely due to the history of French colonization and influence in various regions around the world, particularly in Africa and parts of North America. Additionally, French is one of the official languages of international organizations like the United Nations, which contributes to its global presence.