What are 10 interesting facts about French?

14 Incredible Facts About the French Language
  • French is a Romance Language. ...
  • L'Académie Française Protects the Language. ...
  • French Is The 6th Most Spoken Language In The World. ...
  • French Popularity is Increasing. ...
  • French is an Official Diplomatic Language. ...
  • French Wasn't Popular in France. ...
  • 29% of English Vocabulary Comes From French.




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  • Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite is the national motto.
  • The Tour de France cycle race has been running for over 100 years.
  • The camera phone was invented in France.
  • The Louvre in Paris is the most visited art museum in the world.
  • France has won the most Nobel prizes for literature.


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Many things entice travelers to visit France — food, wine, fashion, architecture, and natural beauty among them. There's something wonderful to eat, drink, see, and do in every corner of this Western European nation. It's hard not to fall in love with Paris.

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Facts about France
  • Official Name: French Republic.
  • Form of government: Republic.
  • Capital: Paris.
  • Population: 67, 092, 056.
  • Official languages: French.
  • Monetary unit: Euro.
  • Area: 543,965 square kilometres.
  • Major mountain ranges: Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central.


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10 Interesting Facts About Paris
  • The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be a temporary installation, intended to stand for 20 years after being built for the 1889 World Fair.
  • Paris was originally a Roman City called “Lutetia.”
  • It's believed that Paris only has one stop sign in the entire city.


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