Learning the language will bring you closer to French culture and may even improve your brain function.
French is one of the most popular foreign languages āāaround the world, but the number of students choosing it is declining in countries such as the UK and the US.
There are plenty of other reasons why learning French is worth it.
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It's a global language
With over 300 million people speaking French worldwide, learning French will help you when you travel or work abroad, and French is an official language in 29 countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, Cameroon, Senegal and Canada.
According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, French is the only language other than English that is taught in every country in the world.
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Improves brain health
Experts say that learning a language can improve your brain health: the process of learning a language uses different parts of the brain and improves the connections between them, thus improving your overall cognitive abilities.
According to the study: Suggested Learning a second language could delay the onset of dementia by up to five years.
Integrate
If you are planning to spend time in France, or especially if you are planning to move to France, you will have a much richer experience if you make the effort to learn French.
And anything from renovating your home to navigating the paperwork involved in moving to France will be much easier if you can speak at least a reasonable amount of French.
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It is the language of culture
French is the language of culture, from the writings of Baudelaire and Flaubert to the films of CĆ©line Sciamma and Justine Triet.
French is the language of fashion ā Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior ā and it's also the language of cuisine: most chefs trained in classical French cuisine, and many French terms continue to be used in professional kitchens around the world.
Learning French means you can experience French literature and films in their original form, without having to rely on translations.
The most romantic language in the world
French has long been called the language of love and has been voted the most romantic language in the world. vote February 2024. Unfortunately, what was once the sexiest country in the world has been overtaken by Italy this year to take second place.
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Watch French TV
Thanks to the growing number of streaming services, it's easier than ever to discover the best French TV series of the past few years, from “Dix pour Cent (Call My Agent),” a comedy set in the cutthroat world of agents, with fantastic cameos from some of France's biggest actors, to “Lupin,” the Netflix series following the exploits of “gentleman thief” ArsĆØne Lupin.
Watching series in the original French will allow you to pick up on cultural nuances that you would never notice in a dubbed version. Plus, watching TV in French will only improve your language skills.
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Fun
There have never been more ways to learn French. If sitting in a classroom isn't your style, podcasts, YouTube videos, language learning apps and more make learning French fun.
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Helps improve your English skills
It is estimated that almost half of English words are of French origin, so learning French can help you expand your English vocabulary.
It makes learning other languages āāeasier
Learning French will also help you learn other Romance languages āāthat are based on Latin, such as Spanish and Italian.
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