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Only Tahiti speaks Tahitian. It is spoken there because it's the native language.
The Tahiti islands are collectively known as French Polynesia, and yes, they speak French. Here is a list of all 9 languages spoken in French Polynesia: 1. Austral 2. Chinese, Hakka 3. French 4. Mangareva 5. Marquesan, North 6. Marquesan, South 7. Rapa 8. Tahitian 9. Tuamotuan
They speak French in Tahiti and French Polynesia
Yes! It is one of their main languages. The other main language is Tahitian.
French polynesia is part of France, it is a "collectivité d'outre-mer". The French Government takes care of the administration and French is the official language, even though the dalects are still used and taught in school.
France, Senegal, Eastern Canada, Guadaloupe, Martinique, French Polynesia, Isle de la Reunion.
French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu
French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu
It is composed of the main island "Tahiti Nui" and the small island "Tahiti Iti". The official languageis French, many speak English and Tahitian.
It belongs to Micronesia. Melanesia and Polynesia are not nearby, and the people speak Micronesian languages.
I served as a missionary in French Polynesia about 15 years ago (1995-1996). LDS Missionaries serving in Tahiti are asked to learn and speak both French and Tahitian. The islands one is serving on and the age of the individual you are speaking to will greatly determine what language you will be teaching in. Often you simply would begin with "Hello" (Bonjour or Ia ora na!) and whatever language they speak back in is the one you would continue with. On islands outside of the main island of Tahiti you will find more native Tahitian. The younger generation primarily feels more comfortable speaking French, the older generation Tahitian. Those middle aged are usually fluent in both.
french people speak french but they don't only have to speak french.