French Language Facts

In what century French became the official language for the administration?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

During which century, French became the lingua franca of Europe?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

When was Académie française created?

• 1539

• 1634

• 1066

• 1546

How many people speak French around the world?

• 80 million

• 100 million

• 700 million

• 220 million

In how many countries French is the official language?

• 30

• 25

• 29

• 40

About how many percent of modern English words are of French origin?

• 50

• 45

• 60

• 35

In what century was England conquered by the Norman?

• 10th

• 11th

• 12th

• 13th