“French is just fine because it’s spoken on every continent, which is rare for a language,” says Christophe Benzitoun, a lecturer in linguistics at the University of Lorraine. “There are several ...

The daughter of a farmer rides upon a toy tractor with a placard that reads "Me, I love the farmers, and You?" during the French farmers' protests. Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP From the latest on ...

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says that a quarter of people with French residency cards speak the language 'extremely badly'. Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP France's new immigration law ...

France is launching a six-month festival to celebrate the French language on Wednesday, the international day for Francophonie. It will culminate in a summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in ...

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French Language Day on March 20 promotes French language and culture globally, with rich historical influences and international significance, connecting French speakers worldwide through celebrations ...

If you’re planning a trip to France, you might be worried about how to communicate with the locals. Will you be able to get around? How hard is it to visit France without knowing French? Are the ...

Carl Bouchard: Our many rigorous interventions have helped improve the availability of French language services for all French speakers in Ontario TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2025 /CNW/ - In his 2024-2025 Annual ...