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From https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/08/future-french-europe-beyond/

The Future of French in the EU and Beyond
by Kathy Stein-Smith
August 7, 2017

Languages spread, grow, and increase in influence due to a variety of political, economic, and cultural factors, and the present and future role of French in Europe can be best understood if examined in the context of its status in the world.

A global language, French is widely spoken around the world, with 274 million native speakers, and is the fifth-most-widely spoken language in the world. It is considered one of the most useful languages in international business and is one of the official languages of the United Nations and many other international organizations, including the Olympic Games.

Read the full article at https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/08/future-french-europe-beyond/

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