Why was French a prestigious language?

French was learnt and used because its speakers had political, economic and cultural clout. The spread of the language was a secondary effect, and it was the cumulative decisions of non-native speaker learners not the policies of native speakers that guaranteed its spread.

What is the most prestigious language?

English is by far the most powerful language. It is the dominant language of three G7 nations (USA, UK and Canada), and British legacy has given it a global footprint. It is the world’s lingua franca. Mandarin, which ranks second, is only half as potent.

Is French more important than English?

Believe it or not, but French is the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every country in the world. It ranks as the sixth most widely spoken language after Mandarin Chinese, which makes it definitely worth learning.

Why is French important to study?

French is the second most useful language in the world for business. Studying French makes you smarter. French is one of the top ten majors most likely to lead to less unemployment and higher earnings. Studying in a French-speaking region makes you more creative.

Will French become more important?

The latest projection is that French will be spoken by 750 million people by 2050.” Meanwhile, French will be present on all continents, and particularly predominant in a continent that, by 2050, should be a fast-growing economic powerhouse–Africa.”

Can you explain why French is used all over the world?

French is a young, vibrant, international language. It is the only language other than English to be spoken on all five continents. However, French-speaking areas account for almost 20 percent of world import and export trade, making it an advantageous language to speak for international business.

How does learning French improve your English?

Speak French to Make Yourself a Better English Speaker Speaking French can actually help you perfect your English. First off, some studies have shown that learning a second language makes speakers more linguistically aware and therefore more intuitive of the grammar rules of languages, including their own.