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1 day ago · French ( français, French: [fʁɑ̃sɛ], or langue française, French: [lɑ̃ɡ fʁɑ̃sɛːz], or by some speakers, French: [lɑ̃ŋ fʁɑ̃sɛ]) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family. It descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire, as did all Romance languages. French evolved from Gallo-Romance, the Latin spoken in Gaul ...
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May 14, 2024 · France (/ˈfræns/ (help · info) or /ˈfrɑːns/; French pronunciation: ), officially the French Republic (French: République française, French pronunciation: [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz]), is a country in Western Europe. It also includes various departments and territories of France overseas.
- 93.0% French citizens, 7.0% foreign nationals
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4 days ago · French orthography encompasses the spelling and punctuation of the French language. It is based on a combination of phonemic and historical principles. The spelling of words is largely based on the pronunciation of Old French c. 1100–1200 AD, and has stayed more or less the same since then, despite enormous changes to the pronunciation of the ...
2 days ago · Although most peasants in France spoke local dialects, an official language emerged in Paris and the French language became the preferred language of Europe's aristocracy and the lingua franca of diplomacy and international relations.
May 7, 2024 · French isn’t just the sum of its history, linguistic features and the people who speak it. It is a fascinating language in and of itself. Let’s look at some interesting facts about the language: French used to be the official language of England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
5 days ago · Which Countries Speak French? French-Speaking Countries in Europe. 1. France. 2. Belgium. 3. Luxembourg. 4. Monaco. 5. Switzerland. French-Speaking Countries in Africa. 6. Benin. 7. Burkina Faso. 8. Burundi. 9. Cameroon. 10. Central African Republic. 11. Chad. 12. Comoros. 13. Côte d’Ivoire. 14. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 15.
May 3, 2024 · Acadian French is an extremely cool variety of French. Take a deep dive into its history, culture, evolution and importance, plus unique slang and expressions!
