African French (French: français africain) is the generic name of the varieties of the French language spoken by an estimated 320 million people in Africa in 2023 or 67% of the French-speaking population of the world [1] [2] [3] spread across 34 countries and territories.

In this post, I’ll give you all the answers along with an introduction to some of the varieties of African French in this, my brief guide to French in Africa.

2024年5月10日 · The distinctions between African French and European French are mostly shaped by cultural factors. African French incorporates elements of regional traditions, customs, and beliefs into its linguistic fabric, reflecting the cultural …

On a basic level, African French differs from European or Standard French in terms of pronunciation and vocabulary. Given the vast number of varieties of African French, however, no two varieties can be compared generically to European French.

As of 2023, an estimated 350 million African people spread across 34 African countries can speak French either as a first or second language, mostly as a secondary language, making Africa the continent with the most French speakers in the world. [2] .

African French (French: français africain) is the generic name of the varieties of the French language spoken by an estimated 320 million people in Africa in 2023 or 67% of the French-speaking population of the world [1][2][3] spread across 34 countries and territories.

2020年7月23日 · African French speaking countries like Sénégal, Togo, Madagascar, Burkina Faso… have all been French colonies. Even if they got independent in the sixties, French is still spoken in these countries and is the official language in most of them.