wikilatief-- French is undoubtedly one of the most popular languages in the world. Even French is the official language of the International Red Cross and also, one of the two official languages at the Olympics.
Don't forget, French is chosen as the main language in the world of business and technology.
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American schools have provided French language learning courses and options for students of all ages. And it is time for other countries to teach French as an English companion in school.
How did French become an international language?
French became the first international language because it has historically been spoken in all European royal environments (except Spanyol) and that was since the 17th century.
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The Treaty of Rastatt which decided the end of the war of succession in Spain was ratified in 1714 was the first international document compiled only in French.
The Treaty of Rastatt which decided the end of the war of succession in Spain was ratified in 1714 was the first international document compiled only in French.
The notion that French was the first international language is strongly related to the use of this language as the official language of diplomacy.
French became the language of international diplomacy between the 17th and 19th centuries. Kings, Nobles, politicians and other important European officials negotiated and discussed in French.
French became the language of international diplomacy between the 17th and 19th centuries. Kings, Nobles, politicians and other important European officials negotiated and discussed in French.
The selection of French as the language of diplomacy was not only due to the influence of French culture at the time, but also because French was logical and could describe human ideas, intentions, and thoughts in detail, and precisely compared to other languages.
French is the perfect instrument of communication. With French, misunderstandings in language are difficult.
The meaning of French sentences is clear and unambiguous even when compared to English.
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The influence of French as the language of diplomacy is felt until now. In practice, a lot of French terms are used because there is no equivalent in English.
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Then came The Americans who changed everything. At a conference in Paris in 1919, the use of English other than French was adopted.
Then came The Americans who changed everything. At a conference in Paris in 1919, the use of English other than French was adopted.
The reason is that in the negotiations there were non-Europeans present, namely Wodro Wilson the US president who did not speak French.
And the covenant of Versailles was born written in both languages. However, it is emphasized that if there is a difference of opinion regarding the content of this agreement, the French version takes precedence.
Post-World War II, French was no longer relevant. International community began to switch to using English as a social language. It must be recognized that America plays an important role in making English an international language.
Post-World War II, French was no longer relevant. International community began to switch to using English as a social language. It must be recognized that America plays an important role in making English an international language.
Although many Britons do not admit it, history records that before Americans invented cutting-edge products, English was never a lingua franca.
The invention of computers, and the internet, became one of the triggers for the use of English massively. Programmers — most of them Americans, codify the software in American English.
The use of English received no resistance from the public after American pop culture spread throughout the world.
Young people who are in a relationship with Hollywood movies and pop music, inevitably have to understand English.
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With the development of the British colony and the emergence of the United States as a superpower, French has since become an international language and English has become an international language.
With the development of the British colony and the emergence of the United States as a superpower, French has since become an international language and English has become an international language.