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.
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.
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.
French people
In French, "Laos" is spelled "Laos" as well. The spelling remains the same in both English and French, as it is a proper noun.
People who speak French are referred to as francophones.
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" 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.
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French people
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.
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