French Language Day - March 20
Mon Mar 20th

French Language Day

On March 20, French Language Day explores the influence of the language as a culture, how it represents history, and honors achievements. The human race speaks in many languages around the world.

Spoken in more than 25 nations, French developed from Latin between the 5th and the 8th centuries. Spoken in more than 25 countries, French developed from Latin between the 5th and the 8th centuries. It is one of the most common romance languages spoken today. On both African continents, French, as well as English, is spoken... Although it's one language, there are several dialects. It's not that simple. 275 million speakers are spread out over these five continents, all fluently speaking a diverse and vibrant language influenced by their culture. The cuisine is from culture to cuisine, from France to Canada, South Africa, and Louisiana, and French dialects are as nuanced as the cuisine is from culture to culture.

How to celebrate #frenchlanguageday

Brush up on your French or challenge yourself to learn a new word. Comparing your French to the French spoken in another country or even region if you're fluent in the language. How can the terms differ? Is the meanings and usage change? Or, perhaps, do the terms and usage change?

Among other ways to investigate the French language are::: Here are some other ways to investigate the French language.

  • Learn words in your native tongue that came from a French word
  • Watch a French-language film or listen to French music
  • Cooking from a French translated cookbook... Although translated, many of the French cooking terms, although translated, are also French.. Ensure you're getting the correct pronunciations, terms, and information about them

When you explore and post your findings, use #FrenchLanguageDay to post on social media.

History of the french language day has influenced the french language day.

In 2010 and, the United Nations designated six language days in honor of the United Nations' six official languages and their contributions to each of the languages' history, culture, and achievements. The United Nations selected March 20 for French Language Day in honor of the International Organization of La Francophonie's 40th anniversary..

On June 12, and Arabic Language Day on December 18, the six days commemorated include French Language Day on March 20, Chinese Language Day on April 20, English Language Day on April 20, and Arabic Language Day on June 18, and Arabic Language Day on December 18. On February 21, and International Translation Day on September 30, the United Nations also commemorates International Mother Language Day and International Translation Day.