French facts of French language

09/19/2012 09:57

French is considered to be one of the most romantic languages that is spoken worldwide. Scoring just below English, it is the most taught and learnt language in the global scenario, with speakers confirming that it has got the sweetest of expressions to make your conversation even sweeter. If you have listened to somebody speaking the language, you must have been amazed at the intricate pronunciations that accompany the language. Yes, French facts say that learning the language is definitely not a breeze but can become easier if you get the basics and the grammar right.

Originally descended from a great language like Latin, French is one of the greatest acclaimed Romance languages. French is not spoken exclusively in France only. It is the official language of Switzerland, Canada, Luxembourg, Cameroon, Vanuatu, Gabon and Seychelles.

Interesting French facts about the language is that it is the first language/mother tongue of about 75 million people and a substantial number of people speak it as a second language too! French established itself as an international dialect during the 17th/19th century, but was slowly overshadowed by English during the 20th century. “French accent” is something that needs to be acquired and perfected if you are learning French as a second/third language.