French

Discover French, the beautiful language of love, art, and culture spoken across many continents around the world.

Bonjour! Welcome to learning about French, the melodious language that sounds like music! French is spoken by over 280 million people in France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and 25 countries in Africa. It's also learned as a second language by millions of people who love its beautiful sound.

French has given English so many words we use every day! When you say "restaurant," "café," "ballet," "boutique," "chocolate," or "dessert," you're speaking French! French is called "the language of love" because it sounds so romantic, and it's one of the official languages of the Olympics and United Nations.

French culture has shared amazing things with the world like croissants, the Eiffel Tower, French movies, and beautiful art. Learning French helps you understand French cartoons, songs, and the stories behind your favorite Disney movies that were inspired by French fairy tales!

Some beautiful French words to know: Bonjour (bon-ZHOOR - hello), Merci (mer-SEE - thank you), Ami (ah-MEE - friend), Amour (ah-MOOR - love), and Heureux (ur-UH - happy). French people love saying "Bon appétit!" before eating!

FRENCH LANGUAGE FACTS

WHERE SPOKEN: France, Canada, Africa, Belgium, Switzerland

SPEAKERS: 280 million people worldwide

ENGLISH WORDS: Restaurant, café, ballet, boutique, dessert

SOUNDS: Known for beautiful flowing pronunciation

CULTURE: Movies, art, food, fashion, literature

GLOBAL USE: Olympic Games and UN official language

French connects you to a world of art, delicious food, and cultures across Europe, Africa, and the Americas!