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How many people speak French in the world?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Resident card no. 167
Combien de personnes parlent français dans le monde ?
How many people speak French in the world?
Answer. About 400 million people (more than 396 million according to the ministry).
Environ 400 millions de personnes (plus de 396 millions selon le ministère).
French is spoken on 5 continents. It is the official language of around thirty countries.
The official text that proves it
« Le français est la 4ème langue la plus parlée au monde avec plus de 396 millions de locuteurs. »
French is the 4th most spoken language in the world, with more than 396 million speakers.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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