It had been a French colony since 1887.
Vietnam was formerly French Indochina, a French colony.
Vietnam
What is the position of the french language in vietnam?
Vietnam
After WW2 France reoccupied Vietnam which had been largely liberated from Japanese rule by the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh. After the defeat of the French in 1954 the U.S. became increasingly interested in Vietnam and, in the longer term, involved.
When the French colonized Vietnam, they arrived by ship.
French was introduced to Vietnam during the colonial period when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. As a result, French became a prominent language in Vietnam, particularly among the educated elite. Today, French continues to be spoken in Vietnam due to its historical legacy, as well as its importance in fields such as education, business, and diplomacy.
The French had fought there from 1946 to 1954; 1st Indochina War or French Indochina War.
The French were interested in colonizing. This was in Southeast Asia.
Because Vietnam used to be a French colony.
The French left north Vietnam in 1954
It forced French troops to leave Vietnam and divided Vietnam into two countries. (A)