Although French is no longer the official language of Laos since 1954, it is still a required subject in schools and 35% of students receive their education in French. Also, the elite class of Laos and elderly population also speak it due to French influence. The government still uses
French both internationally and in the country as does business. Laos is the second largest French speaking country in Asia.
Laos was part of the French Empire (as were Viet Nam and Cambodia and much of west-central and northern Africa) until the end of the Second World War (or shortly thereafter). The official language of the Empire was French, and most educated people learned it. This part of the imported French culture remains.
The main Asian countries where French is spoken include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. These countries have historical ties to France and French remains an official or second language in these places.
In French, "Laos" is spelled "Laos" as well. The spelling remains the same in both English and French, as it is a proper noun.
Vietnam. Because of French colonial rule, lots of people in Vietnam, particularly older people, speak French as a second language. It is a Francophone county.
The country speaks Lao mainly, but French is also common.
Laos was part of the French Empire (as were Viet Nam and Cambodia and much of west-central and northern Africa) until the end of the Second World War (or shortly thereafter). The official language of the Empire was French, and most educated people learned it. This part of the imported French culture remains.
"Laos" is the English equivalent of the French phrase le Laos. The masculine phrase represents an abbreviation in French of La République démocratique populaire du Laos ("The People's Democratic Republic of Laos") or La République démocratique populaire lao ("The Lao People's Democratic Republic"). The pronunciation will be "luh la-os" in French.
The main Asian countries where French is spoken include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. These countries have historical ties to France and French remains an official or second language in these places.
The official language of Laos is Lao; however, only a little more than half the population can speak Lao. French is common in the government and commerce and regularly studied, while English is also becoming more popular. The remainder speak ethnic minority languages, especially those who live in rural areas.
In French, "Laos" is spelled "Laos" as well. The spelling remains the same in both English and French, as it is a proper noun.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is another name for what we call today as Laos. Laos used to be a part of what was once considered French Indochina.
Vietnam. Because of French colonial rule, lots of people in Vietnam, particularly older people, speak French as a second language. It is a Francophone county.
The country speaks Lao mainly, but French is also common.
Yes, the French colonized Laos.
laos
Well, Thailand. As well as Northern Malaysia, Cambodia ,Southern Myanmar, Laos. over 20 million people speak Thai.