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The French landed onto the friendly island and killed off all the major chiefs and simply took over the place right?

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Q: How did Tahiti become a territory of France?
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Why do the people of Tahiti speak french?

Because Tahiti is a territory of France.


Why does Tahiti speak french?

French is spoken in Tahiti because Tahiti is a territory of France. French colonization in the 19th century led to the establishment of French as the official language. Today, French remains widely spoken in Tahiti due to its history of colonization and ongoing ties to France.


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