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.