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Some linguists discuss a "second French language" [69] or even an "African French language". [70] Native Speakers in Africa. According to Paul Wald, "The notion of ownership of an imported language begins when – despite its identification as a foreign and/or vernacular language – its use does not imply a relationship with the foreigner."
The French took possession of the island in the 17th century, naming it Isle Bourbon after the House of Bourbon which then ruled France. To break with this name, which was too attached to the Ancien Régime, the National Convention decided on 23 March 1793 [5] to rename the territory Réunion Island.
Solomon Islands Solomon Aelan: Honiara Honiala: English Neo-Solomonic: Somalia: Mogadishu: Soomaaliya aş-Şūmāl الصومال: Muqdisho Maqadīshū مقديشو: Somali Arabic (Arabic script) South Africa: Pretoria (administrative capital), Cape Town (legislative capital), Bloemfontein, (judicial capital) South Africa Suid-Afrika iNingizimu ...
French is an official language in 27 independent nations. French is also the second most geographically widespread language in the world after English, with about 60 countries and territories having it as a de jure or de facto official, administrative, or cultural language. [1]
French-language school districts in Canada (2 C, 11 P) Pages in category "French-speaking countries and territories" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total.
A man from Labé, Guinea, speaking Pular and West African French. African French (French: français africain) is the generic name of the varieties of the French language spoken by an estimated 320 million people in Africa in 2023 or 67% of the French-speaking population of the world [1] [2] [3] spread across 34 countries and territories.
Manitoba has a particular French Language Services Policy [73] and bilingual in capital city Winnipeg, as well as a special law on recognition of seven indigenous languages. [74] Nova Scotia has a governmental agency for Scots Gaelic language and culture affairs. [75] French is regionally spoken, with a special law on French-language services. [76]
This is a list of islands of Romania. Balta Ialomiței; Insula Ada Kaleh; Insula Ceaplace; Insula Golu; Insula Mare a Brăilei; Insula Mică a Brăilei; Insula ...