Will French be the global language?

The latest projection is that French will be spoken by 750 million people by 2050. A study by investment bank Natixis even suggests that by that time, French could be the most-spoken language in the world, ahead of English and even Mandarin.

Why is French an important world language?

French is a major language of international communication. It is the second most widely learned language after English and the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. French is also the second most widely taught language after English, and is taught on every continent.

Why is a global language Bad?

There is a possibility that a global language may make people lazy about learning other languages, or reduce their opportunities to do so. This type of attitude has brought some disadvantages to them. Whereas a nonnative person can speak two languages, the natives can speak only one language.

Is French going to be a dead language?

The French language is not dying, but rather, it is growing due to rising French-speaking populations namely oi Africa. Along with German, it’s one of the most important natively-spoken languages in the European Union, and despite being strictly controlled by the Acadamie Française, it’s evolving.

What are the pros and cons of having a global language?

The advantages and disadvantages of a global language

• Advantage 1: Facilitates communication between different cultures.
• Advantage 2: Facilitates international trade.
• Disadvantage 1: Presents challenges for non-native speakers in the sciences.
• Disadvantage 2: Poses a threat to minority languages.

Should there be one world language?

There is nothing wrong with the idea of having a global language. Having one common language can ease the communication barriers that are witnessed in business or political communication. Also, it will make communication easy for people who want to study in foreign nations.

Will French grow?

The number of people who speak French is projected to grow in the coming years. This is partly because the birth rate in France is estimated to grow making French the most widely spoken language in Europe. But it is mostly as a result of the growth of Africa in both population and economy.