French is said to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world. It is musical to the ears and has a romantic charm to it. French belongs to the “family of romance languages” alongside Portuguese and Italian. If you have ever spoken French or heard someone speaking in French, you must be well acquainted with the fact that the language is flamboyant.
French Language Day is celebrated to show love and appreciation for the beautiful language. It falls on March 20.
History of ‘French Language Day’
French is considered one of the world’s six major languages. His other languages include Arabic, Russian, Chinese, English and Spanish. French Language Day was started in 2010 by the United Nations Department of Public Information. The agenda was to celebrate the culture and history and honour the achievements of the six major languages in the world.
French is officially spoken in Europe, Africa and North America and to some extent in every continent. Genuinely fascinating, isn’t it?!
French Language Day is observed on March 20 since it coincides with the anniversary of the International Organization of La Francophonie(March 20, 1970). This organisation represents the community of French-speaking countries or regions.
How to celebrate French Language Day?
In honour of French Language Day, you can see online lectures and videos and start by speaking essential French words and phrases.
If you want to learn French or study abroad in France, you can get introduced to the language. Opt for French language courses.
Watch a French film. Movies are a great way to get introduced to one’s culture and language.
You can also listen to French songs and curate a playlist based on your favourites on Spotify.