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French is the FIRST official language of the Olympic Games since its founder (Pierre de Coubertin) was French. English has been added as an official language later.
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How many languages are spoken in the Olympics?
The official languages of the Olympic Games are English and French. Every proclamation, such as the announcements during the opening parade, are spoken in three languages: English, French, and the language of the host country. However, if the Olympics are held in an English-speaking or French-speaking country, such as the United States or France, then the proclamations are only spoken in English and French.
What is the third most spoken language in Italy?
Pasta water
Is Spanish more useful than French?
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.
Which is world's third largest spoken language?
its french, that's why there are a lot of fracophone countries.
What is the third most spoken language in North America?
The third most spoken language in North America is French. It is widely spoken in Canada and also has a presence in parts of the United States.
When do french learn a third language?
It is standard that French pupils take a first foreign language at age 11 or so (in their first year of junior high school) and a second language two years later, in their third year of junior high school. Some schools offer the option to begin their third language at age 11 (like the 2nd language). English is by far the most taught foreign language. Then comes Spanish and then German.
What is the third most spoken language in Canada?
English and French are the top two languages used in Canada, the third most frequently used spoken language is languages of Chinese decent.
What is the second language in Argentina?
English. Most Argentineans speak English as a second language and German, Portuguese and french as a third language if they go to a bilingual school
Is sanskrit is easy to study?
no i think french is more easy 2 choose as your third language
What is the third special Olympics called?
para olympics
Why is french spoken at the opening ceremony of the Olympics?
french is spoken at the modern olympics because the person that started them was french.
Why are they speaking french first at the games opening?
Because the founder of the Modern Olympic Games was French, and the Headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is located in Switzerland. English is also an official language of the Olympics. When announcements are made at the Games, they are made in French, English, and the language of the host country.
