French Language Day: 9 Lesser known facts on one of the most-spoken languages in the world

1. French is spoken in 5 continents: French is the only language besides English that is spoken on all five continents.

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2. French is the language of love and romance, but not originally from France: Believe it or not, French wasn't even the original language spoken in France!

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3. French has a plethora of accents: The French language is known for its beautiful and distinct accents.

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4. French avoids the letter W: There are no words in the French language that use the letter "w".

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5. English borrows heavily from French: Around 30% of English words have French origins!

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6. French is the language of diplomacy: French, along with English, is one of the two official working languages of the United Nations.

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7. French is the language of fashion: Many fashion terms originate from French, reflecting the country's prestigious fashion industry.

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8. French counting can get tricky: French numbering between 80 and 99 follows a unique system.

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9. French is the language of ballet: The terminology used in ballet is predominantly French.

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Learning French opens doors to a rich culture, beautiful language, and exciting career opportunities. So next time you hear someone speaking French, you might surprise them with your knowledge of these lesser-known facts!

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