What languages are spoken in Mayotte?

Answer 1

The 1 official language of Mayotte is French, spoken by about 35% of the population.

French is the language used for administration and the school system. It is the language most used on television and radio as well as in commercial announcements and billboards, even though most people in Mayotte cannot speak it.

Shimaore (or Maore Comorian) is the most widely spoken language.

Here is a list of the native languages of Mayotte:

1. Shimaore, a dialect of the Comorian language (close relative of Swahili)
   
2. Kibushi, a western dialect of the Malagasy language influenced by Shimaore and Arabic
   
3. Kiantalaotsi, a western dialect of the Malagasy language influenced by Shimaore and Arabic

The most common foreign languages include:

1. Arabic, essentially learned in the Quranic schools
   
2. Shindzwani (the dialect of Anjouan, or Nzwani)
3. Shingazidja (the dialect of Grande Comore, or Ngazidja)
4. Shimwali (the dialect of Mohéli, or Mwali).

Answer 2

The main language spoken in Mayotte is French.