A range of languages, including English, is used in diplomacy. With respect, the view that 'French ... is the language of [high] culture' is inaccurate. There are many other civilized peoples in the world, and they use their native languages for works of literature.
French is an official language within the United Nations, the International Olympics comittee, and many other international institutions. The term "lingua franca", meaning a language which could get you understood everywhere, literally means "French language" in Italian. Even if it is now overtaken by English, it is still used in many parts of the world.
New Orleans, Louisiana was settled by the French and still maintains a significant French influence in its culture and language, particularly in areas such as the French Quarter. French language can still be heard in parts of the city and is an integral part of its heritage.
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.
Some Vietnamese people do speak French, as the country was colonized by the French in the past. French influence can still be observed in certain aspects of Vietnamese culture and language. However, the majority of Vietnamese people do not speak French fluently today.
Yes, language plays a crucial role in preserving culture. Language is not only a tool for communication, but also a carrier of cultural knowledge, values, traditions, and customs. It reflects the specific way of life, beliefs, and unique identity of a particular culture, helping to pass on these elements to future generations. When a language is lost, an essential part of a culture can also fade away.
The French education is one of the French culture that is still practiced in Madagascar. The French language has been adopted as the second official language in the country after Malagasy.
French is an official language within the United Nations, the International Olympics comittee, and many other international institutions. The term "lingua franca", meaning a language which could get you understood everywhere, literally means "French language" in Italian. Even if it is now overtaken by English, it is still used in many parts of the world.
New Orleans, Louisiana was settled by the French and still maintains a significant French influence in its culture and language, particularly in areas such as the French Quarter. French language can still be heard in parts of the city and is an integral part of its heritage.
because it is french
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 French language and some French laws are still used in Quebec.
Yes, swahili culture and language exist in Africa today.
Some Vietnamese people do speak French, as the country was colonized by the French in the past. French influence can still be observed in certain aspects of Vietnamese culture and language. However, the majority of Vietnamese people do not speak French fluently today.
President Bush still has to master diplomacy.
Yes, language plays a crucial role in preserving culture. Language is not only a tool for communication, but also a carrier of cultural knowledge, values, traditions, and customs. It reflects the specific way of life, beliefs, and unique identity of a particular culture, helping to pass on these elements to future generations. When a language is lost, an essential part of a culture can also fade away.
It's still Richard ... but pronounced "ree-SHAR"
A lasting effect of the French colonization is that some Canadians still speak french language