There are many different varieties of African French, but they can be broadly grouped into five categories:
1. The … See more

According to some estimates, French is spoken by 75 to 99 percent of Abidjan's population, either alone or alongside indigenous African languages. There are three sorts of French spoken in Abidjan. A formal French is spoken by the educated classes. Most of … See more

French is the sole official language in Benin. In 2014, over 4 million Beninese citizens spoke French (around 40% of the population). See more

With more than 11 million inhabitants, Kinshasa is the largest Francophone city in the world, surpassing Paris in population. It is the … See more

In the urban areas of Francophone Africa, another type of French has emerged: Français populaire africain ("Popular African French") or … See more

Without being an official language, French is frequently used in government, workplaces, and education. French is the default language for … See more

French is the language of administration, education, and business in Burkina Faso and was the de jure official language until a constitutional change in 2024. While spoken fluently only … See more