5/6/2023 0 Comments French langy africa![]() ![]() ![]() For specific questions please consult a professional. The French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry or any of its other Members shall not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any content or information shared, on any of its communication platforms, on behalf of a Member company and/or specialist, or in connection with their services. All answers provided on the Q&A page are intent in providing general information. On the other hand, in an interconnected world characterised by mobility, families everywhere face the challenge of transmitting their family language and culture to their children and future generations.įrancophone families residing in other parts of the world may find that the language and culture of Francophone Africa may not always be included in French language education.The views and opinions expressed in the information, articles and expertise shared on all FSACCI communication platforms (website, social media and weekly newsletter) on behalf of our Member companies and/or specialists, are those of the authors or aforesaid companies and do not reflect any official position of the French-South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry or its Members as a collective. On the one hand, many French language learners do not have the opportunity to come to understand the diversity and vibrancy of the language and the culture that could increase interest in French and motivation for study of French. This presents a challenge for a variety of reasons. But despite the longstanding and growing importance of Africa in the Francophone world, many French language learners do not have the opportunity to learn about Francophone culture in Africa. The current role and increasing influence of Africa within the Francophone world call for an examination of French language education.įrench is the second most studied language in world. Africa has a substantial and growing influence within the French-speaking world.ĭoes the French spoken in Africa feature in French language teaching elsewhere in the world? The future of French is as a global language in an increasingly interconnected world. What impact have the languages and cultures of African francophone countries had on the French language? The role of French in Africa includes business, notably organising the annual business forum Ambition Africa and the networking through the Chambre de Commerce International. French offers an opportunity to connect directly with other cultures, with education and information, with career opportunities, and with media and the arts. The “soft power” of France and of the French language rests in the power of its ideas and the influence of French culture and values throughout the world.Īfrica is of strategic importance, both globally and within the French-speaking world. French president Emmanuel Macron specifically highlighted the importance of French in Africa in the worldwide campaign launch, stating that French could be “the number-one language in Africa … and maybe even the world.” ![]() In 2018, the French government launched a worldwide campaign for French, based on communication, culture and creation. What impact has the use of French language had on the African countries where it is spoken? What’s certain is that English is the main lingua franca for several African countries, especially Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. World Atlas, on the other hand, claims that about 700 million Africans speak at least some English. It has 300 million speakers and this number has increased by 10% in the most recent four-year period studied. Only around 130 million are fluent, according to the editor-in-chief of Business Insider Africa. Out of this number, 48.9 million are French speakers accounting for almost 50 percent of the country’s population. DR Congo is a country located in Central Africa, and it is one of the most populous French-speaking countries in Africa with a population of around 108 million people. The most recent report mentions that French is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world. Here Are The 21 Francophone Countries In Africa. The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie publishes a report on the status of the French language in the world, La Langue francaise dans le monde, every four years. In fact, a version of French spoken throughout sub-Saharan Africa known as Franais populaire africain (Popular African French) is essentially a type of Ivorian. French language skill also facilitates career and professional opportunities both locally and globally. It increases the ease of doing business with external Francophone partners. The language offers access to information, education, media, and culture around the world. Why do former French colonies in Africa continue to encourage the use of the language? Its current president, Louise Mushikiwabo, is from Africa. The organisation, which observed its 50th anniversary in 2020, has its roots in Africa. Africa plays a key role in both the present and future of French, a fact which has been recognised by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. ![]()
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