French Language
- Global Presence French is an official language in 27 countries across multiple continents, making it one of the most geographically widespread languages worldwide.  
- Number of Speakers As of 2022, approximately 321 million people globally are able to speak French, encompassing both native and non-native speakers.  
- Official Status French holds official language status in numerous international organizations, including the United Nations, European Union, NATO, World Trade Organization, and the International Olympic Committee.  
- Educational Reach French is among the top five most studied languages worldwide, with about 120 million learners as of 2017.