French is spoken in countries other than France because of historical reasons. France established colonies and territories around the world during the colonial era, and French became the official language in those regions. Additionally, some countries have adopted French as an official language for cultural, diplomatic, or educational purposes.
French is spoken in France because it originated there. It is also spoken in countries that were once colonies of France, such as Haiti.
In Europe, French is spoken in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium.
No, Botswana isn't part of the French-speaking countries.
France, Canada, and Haiti
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French is the official language of 29 countries. Below I have listed their names.Democratic Republic of the CongoFranceCanadaMadagascarCameroonCote d'IvoireBurkina FasoNigerSenegalMaliRwandaBelgiumGuineaChadHaitiBurundiBeninSwitzerlandTogoCentral African RepublicRepublic of the CongoGabonComorosEquatorial GuineaDjiboutiLuxembourgVanuatuSeychellesMonacoThere are 7 other countries where French is commonly spoken but is not an official language:MoroccoAlgeriaTunisiaLebanonMauritaniaMauritiusAndorrafrance
French is spoken in 28 different countries in an official capacity, but in 36 countries total.
In Europe, French is spoken in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium.
No, Botswana isn't part of the French-speaking countries.
France, Canada, and Haiti
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There are more than 50 different countries and territories where French is spoken. See related links for more information.
French is the official language of 29 countries. Below I have listed their names.Democratic Republic of the CongoFranceCanadaMadagascarCameroonCote d'IvoireBurkina FasoNigerSenegalMaliRwandaBelgiumGuineaChadHaitiBurundiBeninSwitzerlandTogoCentral African RepublicRepublic of the CongoGabonComorosEquatorial GuineaDjiboutiLuxembourgVanuatuSeychellesMonacoThere are 7 other countries where French is commonly spoken but is not an official language:MoroccoAlgeriaTunisiaLebanonMauritaniaMauritiusAndorrafrance
There are no French-based creoles spoken in Latin American countries, except by immigrants from French Creole speaking countries. ----- ACTUALLY there is French Creole spoken in Central America, because Creole was started (idk if they started it but still) from the African Americans who lived there.
Well, the countries that don't speak French are:IndiaEnglandAntarcticaThailandMalaysiaAmericaAfricaChinaJapanthat is it.Shimke writes:America and Africa are not countries, but continents. There are millions of French speakers on each of them, in countries such as mentioned in answer to the question about where French is spoken. Antarctica is also a continent, but has no native population, so that no language is spoken there except those brought by visitors.
I think so as it is on the list of french speaking countries on http:/www.fll.vt.edu/French/francophonie.html
Most countries where French is spoken are either:a) Original countries (France, Belgium)b) Former French Colonies (Madagascar, other parts of Africa, Vietnam)c) Inhabited by French (Quebec, Canada)or d) Countries that speak it for a second language (USA, other parts of Canada, England and other European Nations)PS. French Speaking Countries are called FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES
French is not spoken in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, or Brazil. However, it is important to note that French is an official language in 29 countries around the world, including France, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, and many countries in Africa.