French is one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and 29 other countries, including Haiti and Rwanda. Over 40% of its vocabulary has influenced the English language.

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Over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide. In 2025, over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, yet just a handful dominate global communication. These top languages aren’t only defined by their native ...

"Mesdames et messieurs," the announcer said at the beginning of the opening ceremony, meaning "ladies and gentlemen" in French.

France's language policy has long placed French as the only “language of the Republic” and has ignored or even banned the use of more than 20 minority languages spoken across the country. Fast forward ...

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As of 2025, the world is home to more than 7,000 spoken languages, reflecting the incredible diversity of human culture and communication. Yet despite this vast number, only a small fraction of these ...