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French Language and Culture
French is a major language of international organizations such as the United Nations; and of countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It has longstanding literary traditions and extensive musical applications. Typical contributions include questions about the language's geographic range; local dialects; and widespread use in business, dance and music, diplomacy, everyday life, modern writings, and scientific research.
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What 30 countries have French as their official language?
French is the sole official language of:
Bénin
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Congo (Democratic Republic of)
Congo (Republic of)
Côte d'Ivoire
France (and its overseas territories, such as French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, La Réunion)
Gabon
Guinea
Luxembourg
Mali
Monaco
Niger
Sénégal
Togo
French is one of the official languages of:
Belgium
Burundi
Cameroon
Canada
Chad
Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey)
Comoros
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Haiti (the other official language is French Creole)
Madagascar
Rwanda
Seychelles
Switzerland
Vanuatu
Note, these are nations where French is one or the sole official language(s). It does not include nations or regions where French is spoken, but is not an official language.
What form of you would you use with an adult in France?
You would use "vous".
"Vous" is the plural OR formal "you", so you use it when you are talking to someone older, or a stranger, or someone who has a different social position, like your boss.
"Tu" is singular AND informal. Use "tu" when you are among friends, peers, and addressing a single person at a time.
How do you pronounce the number 31 in french?
It is spelled "trente et un."
Tront-ay-un is how to pronounce it.
What are the top 10 largest french speaking cities?
- Paris, France
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Montréal, Canada
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Dakar, Senegal
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Douala, Cameroon
- Bamako, Mali
What is the pronunciation of the French word 'jette'?
"zhet" is the pronunciation of the French word jette. The verb in question serves one of three functions: first person or third person singular of the present indicative or present subjunctive and second person singular of the present imperative. The respective translations into English will be "I throw away (am throwing away, do throw away)" and "He (it, she) throws away" in the indicative, "that I (he, it, she) may throw away" in the subjunctive, and "Throw (it)!" in the imperative.
How do you make the French word complète plural?
To make the French word "complète" plural, you would change it to "complètes." This involves adding an "s" to the end of the word.
What Caribbean countries speaks french?
Haiti, Martinique, St. Barts, and the French half of St. Marten are the most prominent.
What is a french language of hi nice to see you?
In French, "hi nice to see you" can be translated as "Salut, content de te voir."
What does french language mean?
The French language refers to the Romance language spoken primarily in France and other countries. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and is known for its influence in culture, arts, and diplomacy.
Is a girl masculine or feminine in french?
In French, a girl is considered feminine. The word for girl, "fille," is a feminine noun.
What is the plural form of l'amie?
The plural of l'amie (friend, singular feminine) is les amies. (plural feminine). The French articles are le for masculine and la for feminine, but in front of a vowel it is l' .
What continent has the largest french speaking city?
Africa, with Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo being the largest French-speaking city in the world.
How do you say i am happy in french language?
"I am happy" in French is said as "Je suis heureux" if you are male, or "Je suis heureuse" if you are female.
Why do algerian people speak french?
Algeria was a French colony from 1830 to 1962, and French remained the language of administration, education, and culture even after independence. As a result, the French language has had a significant influence on Algerian society, and many Algerians continue to speak French alongside Arabic and Berber languages. Additionally, speaking French can provide access to economic and educational opportunities both within Algeria and internationally.
What is a person who speaks french as his or her first language?
A person who speaks French as their first language is called a Francophone.
Does Robert thirsk speak french?
Yes, Robert Thirsk is fluent in French. He learned the language while training as an astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency. Thirsk's bilingualism has been valuable during his missions to the International Space Station.
What are 5 countries in the world where french is an official language?
- France
- Canada (specifically Quebec)
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
What are some french verbs beginning with P?
Penser = to think
Produire = to produce
Préparer = to prepare
Parler = to talk
Planter = to plant
Pleurer = to cry
Penser = to think
Produire = to produce
Préparer = to prepare
Parler = to talk
Planter = to plant
Pleurer = to cry
What french words start with z and what do they mean?
Nothing really maybe zues which means god so if u want that feel free
This depends on the sort of spring that you are talking of....
As in metal spiral spring: ressort
As in the tres are going green again: printemps
As in jumping out on prey: bond (verb bondir)
How do you say shania in french?
"Shania" in French is also "Shania". It is a name that is not translated into other languages.
What are the French speaking countries in Canada?
Canada is a country. It doesn't contain any additional countries.
If you are asking what provinces speak French, Québec has the largest French-speaking population, but French is official in all of the provinces.
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Canada is bilingual making French an official Canadian language but not the provinces. Only Manitoba and NB are bilingual, French English.
