Why learn French ?

Why learn French when there are more than 4000 languages spoken on this planet? After all,  English is the world's leading language. 

Six good reasons for learning French, showing the relevance of the language of Moliere in  areas such as arts, culture, technology and business. 

1. Better insights into Western culture 

Much of the creative thinking that has shaped the western tradition has been done in French.  Impressionist painters like Monet, musicians like Ravel and Boulez, novelists like Flaubert,  Camus and Sartre have had an influence on world culture. 

Jean Calvin helped define Protestantism; Enlightenment writers like Voltaire championed  human rights; Simone DE Beauvoir was a prominent feminist, and Michel Foucault was a  founder of postmodernism. 

2. Enhanced career prospects 

When deciding on a foreign language for work or school, remember that French is the language  that will give you the most choices later on in your career. Being able to speak French is an  asset for anyone interested in working in international organizations such as  the UN, UNESCO, NATO, OEDC, International Olympic Committee, the European  Community, and International Red Cross. 

Also, think of French company names that you often come across, such as: Carrefour 

Christian Dior 

Danone 

Gillette 

JC Decaux 

Lafarge 

L’Oreal 

Louis Vuitton 

Michelin

Peugeot 

Pierre Cardin 

Renault 

3. Language of technology and medicine 

Students and researchers who know French have access to these works for several years  before they are translated into English. Many significant works are never translated and remain  accessible only to those who know the language. 

French universities are highly sought after by students wishing to pursue higher degrees in the  field of engineering, physics, medical research and medical genetics. 

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4. International friendship 

French is the second most commonly taught second language in the world (after English).  During your international trips, it is very likely that your knowledge of French can help you  communicate and make friends with people who may also speak French as a second or third  language. 

5. The language of arts and culture 

French is the lingua franca of culture, including art, cuisine, dance, fashion and design. France  has won more Nobel Prizes for literature than any other country in the world and is one of the  top producers of international films. 

6. A better understanding of English 

Strange as it may sound, studying French will enhance your knowledge of English. More than a  third of all English words are derived directly or indirectly from French. It's estimated that English  speakers who have never studied French already know 15,000 French words. It has been  claimed that 60% of the English language is nothing but mispronounced French. 

The two languages, in fact, share a lot of cognate words. In fact, English has borrowed more  words from French than any other languages. Here are some examples: 

Curieux (curious) 

mariage (marriage) 

capitaine (captain) 

forêt (forest) 

hôte (host) 

biologie (biology) 

bébé (baby) 

dangereux (dangerous) 

papier (paper)

artificiel (artificial) 

anniversaire (anniversary) 

couleur (color) 

In fact, you may be surprised by the amount of French you already speak or know! Chic 

Bon Voyage 

Touché 

A la carte 

Bon appétit 

C'est la vie 

Crème caramel 

Cuisine 

Déjà vu 

Eau de toilette 

encore 

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