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Combien de personnes parlent français dans le monde ?How many people speak French worldwide?

Answer

Environ 400 millions de personnesAbout 400 million people

Explanation

According to the International Organisation of La Francophonie (2026 report), about 396 million people speak French worldwide, on all five continents.

Source: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie – La langue française dans le mondeUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Environ 50 millions de personnesAbout 50 million people
Environ 1 milliard de personnesAbout 1 billion people
Environ 2 milliards de personnesAbout 2 billion people
Environ 400 millions de personnesAbout 400 million people (Correct answer)

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