{"id":2276,"date":"2021-10-13T18:45:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T18:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/?p=2276"},"modified":"2021-11-01T14:41:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T14:41:54","slug":"reasons-to-learn-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/reasons-to-learn-french\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Very Good Reasons To Learn French"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:40px;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:1200px;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:52.3333%;width:1200px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, #kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, #kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:transparent;border-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:transparent;border-color:#444444;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 6px 1px var(--global-palette6, #718096);}#kt-info-box_a4af11-bf .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 6px 1px var(--global-palette6, #718096);}<\/style>\n<div id=\"kt-info-box_a4af11-bf\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article.jpg\" alt=\"reasons-to-learn-french-article\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-2707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/frenchscope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-to-learn-french-article-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why learn French? That&#8217;s probably what you&#8217;re wondering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>here are 13 good reasons to learn French.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll discover <strong>why the French language is important and how learning it will help you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Spoiler alert: Reason #13 will surprise you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_bfc2ce-d5\">1. French is a popular language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 267 million people speak French, making it the 7<sup>th<\/sup> most spoken language in the world [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethnologue.com\/guides\/ethnologue200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French is the official language of 29 countries and 12 dependent territories [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldatlas.com\/articles\/territories-and-countries-where-french-is-an-official-language.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a>]. It&#8217;s spoken in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Canada. But also in many African nations and on several of the planet&#8217;s most beautiful islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French is also the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> most learned language after English [<a href=\"https:\/\/howdoyou.do\/what-are-the-most-learned-languages-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a>]. As it happens, every country in the world teaches French [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/en\/coming-to-france\/studying-in-france\/learning-french\/article\/10-good-reasons-for-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>French could even dethrone Shakespeare&#8217;s language and become the most spoken language in the world in the next 50 years<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegedeparis.com\/news\/will-french-be-the-most-spoken-language-in-2050\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. French is an asset in international   organisations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>French was the major language of diplomacy for centuries, before the rise of English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several French words related to the diplomatic field have never actually been translated and are used in English. For example, <em>charg\u00e9 d&#8217;affaires<\/em>, <em>agr\u00e9ment<\/em>, <em>aide m\u00e9moire<\/em> or <em>attach\u00e9<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <strong>French is still a working and an official language of international organisations<\/strong>, such as the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO and NATO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re considering a career in an international organisation, speaking French is a great asset.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_daf823-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_daf823-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_daf823-8c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_daf823-8c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_daf823-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_daf823-8c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_daf823-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_daf823-8c\">3. French opens up a world of job opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French is one of the most in-demand languages in the business world.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the world\u2019s largest economies and a top destination for foreign investments, France is a key economic partner [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-france-economy-investment-idUSKBN2333A1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaking French is an advantage if you&#8217;re looking for a job abroad.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Or you can choose to stay in your country and work for one of the many multinational companies using French as a working language<\/strong> in a wide range of sectors (trade, automotive, luxury goods, aeronautics, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France also attracts many entrepreneurs, researchers and students from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2991db-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2991db-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2991db-9f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2991db-9f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2991db-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2991db-9f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_2991db-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2991db-9f\">4. Study in France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France is the 4<sup>th<\/sup> most popular destination for international students [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gouvernement.fr\/en\/strategy-to-attract-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Many foreigners learn French to be able to enroll in a French university later on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you speak French, you will increase your chances of getting into one of France&#8217;s prestigious universities (Sorbonne, Pierre and Marie Curie University) or elite Grandes \u00e9coles (HEC, Polytechnique, ESSEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French universities and schools are among the best in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have an excellent reputation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also affordable, compared to other countries (such as the United States) [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.study.eu\/article\/tuition-fees-in-france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">8<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even apply for a French government scholarship to help you get a diploma of international value [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusfrance.org\/en\/bursaries-foreign-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">9<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it&#8217;s no surprise: France is an attractive option for foreign students.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_166554-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_166554-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_166554-7b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_166554-7b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_166554-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_166554-7b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_166554-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_166554-7b\">5. Travel the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>France is the world&#8217;s top tourist destination and attracts more than 89 million visitors a year <\/strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2020\/06\/most-visited-countries-world-tourism-organization\/#:~:text=France%20saw%20the%20most%20tourists%20in%202018.&amp;text=France%20is%20the%20world&#039;s%20number,with%20over%2082%20million%20visitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">10<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So chances are, you thought about visiting France or just Paris at least once in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you speak French (even a little bit), you\u2019ll find France and its various regions much more enjoyable to visit. You will also get some insights into France&#8217;s culture and way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you don&#8217;t have to limit yourself just to France!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaking French also opens up your travel options across the globe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore plenty of other French-speaking countries such as Switzerland, Canada, Senegal, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even spend a dreamy vacation on one of the world&#8217;s beautiful French-speaking islands like the Seychelles, Madagascar, Vanuatu, Saint-Martin and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9f9d1a-5a\">6. French isn&#8217;t that hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, French is not the hardest language to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French is actually considered one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes about 600 hours to reach a high intermediate French level [<a href=\"https:\/\/effectivelanguagelearning.com\/language-guide\/language-difficulty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">11<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you study only 1 hour per day, you can reach that level in about one year and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also a huge number of resources and communities available to French learners. So you can choose the right learning method for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c28e00-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c28e00-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c28e00-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c28e00-05 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c28e00-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c28e00-05\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c28e00-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c28e00-05\">7. Learn other romance languages easily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re finally fluent in French?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Well, you can now set your sights on Italian, Spanish, Portuguese or Romanian.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How come?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are romance languages, like French. So they share many similarities with the French language (vocabulary, grammar, syntax, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning another romance language will be far easier for you, now that you know French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if you already speak one of those 4 languages, you&#8217;ll pick up French quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3b89eb-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3b89eb-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3b89eb-30\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3b89eb-30 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3b89eb-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3b89eb-30\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3b89eb-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3b89eb-30\">8. Make friends around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since French is spoken and taught throughout the world, <strong>you&#8217;ll double your chances of making friends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to talk to French natives, obviously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, another bonus is that you&#8217;ll be able to communicate with other French learners, just like yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can especially come in handy when traveling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already speak English, and add French to your repertoire, you&#8217;ll be surprised how many people you can talk to, even in countries where neither English nor French is an official language.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_14a2a5-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_14a2a5-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_14a2a5-07\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_14a2a5-07 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_14a2a5-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_14a2a5-07\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_14a2a5-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_14a2a5-07\">9. Speak the language of love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more than just a friend?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can open up your dating options by speaking French!<\/strong> (No, I&#8217;m not kidding.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The French language is soft, melodious and romantic at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no surprise then that it&#8217;s called the language of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a Babbel&#8217;s survey, French is the sexiest language in the world (34%), followed by Italian (24,4%) and Spanish (15,8%) [<a href=\"https:\/\/press.babbel.com\/fr_ca\/releases\/2015-05-12-langue-de-l-amour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">12<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to seduce someone, speaking French might be your golden ticket.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And who knows? Your date might end up becoming more!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad6976-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad6976-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad6976-d2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad6976-d2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ad6976-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad6976-d2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ad6976-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ad6976-d2\">10. Develop your intellect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>French is the language of great philosophers (Descartes, Sartre, Voltaire) and eminent scientists (Pierre and Marie Curie, Pasteur, Lavoisier).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By learning French, you also learn to structure your thoughts and develop critical thinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those skills are useful for discussions, negotiations or simply to express your point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e5cbf-14\">11. Dive into the French culture and arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>France is a culturally rich country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through French, you can enjoy a variety of arts. Here are a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Literature<\/strong>: read the works of great French writers (Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust, Charles Baudelaire) in their original text.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Music<\/strong>: listen to famous French singers (\u00c9dith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jaques Brel) and discover the new generation of French artists (Stromae, Ang\u00e8le, Vianney).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cinematography<\/strong>: watch movies starring well-known French actors (Louis de Fun\u00e8s, Alain Delon or Marion Cotillard).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>France is also renowned for its architecture, its paintings&#8230;and its cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e6498e-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e6498e-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e6498e-7e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e6498e-7e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e6498e-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e6498e-7e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_e6498e-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e6498e-7e\">12. Taste the delicious French cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you come to France for 3 days or for several months, <strong>you can&#8217;t leave without experiencing the delights of French cuisine first hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re probably thinking: But I don&#8217;t need to speak French to enjoy the French food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s true, it&#8217;s not a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s so much better to understand what&#8217;s on the menu and order in French, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, if you&#8217;re a chef or if you practice the culinary art, there&#8217;s a lot of French happening in the kitchen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In English, you&#8217;ll find plenty of French food-related words, for example: <em>hors-d&#8217;\u0153uvre, velout\u00e9, \u00e0 la carte, cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s because the French innovated cooking so much!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Master French sarcasm, aka the <em>Second degr\u00e9<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning French, you&#8217;ll enjoy a new repertoire of humour, jokes and puns in their original language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But more than that, <strong>you&#8217;ll discover the French sarcasm, a crucial part of the French culture!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, we have a clear line between <em>le premier degr\u00e9<\/em> (the first degree) and <em>le second<\/em> <em>degr\u00e9<\/em> (the second degree).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait! Aren&#8217;t those terms related to mathematics or law?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not in this case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the<em> premier degr\u00e9<\/em>, or first degree, you can take things literally. When someone talks to you, there&#8217;s no need to interpret their words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With the <\/strong><strong><em>second degr\u00e9<\/em><\/strong><strong>, or second degree, you can&#8217;t take things literally. Instead, you need to read between the lines to uncover the real meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a non-native French speaker, this aspect of the language can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most countries, you say what you mean and that&#8217;s it. No questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in France, we prefer to get our message across in a very subtle way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of <em>second degr\u00e9<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Il travaille depuis 2 jours et il a r\u00e9dig\u00e9 une page. Dis donc, il est rapide!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Translation<\/strong>: He&#8217;s been working for 2 days and he wrote one page. He&#8217;s fast!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Real meaning<\/strong>: He&#8217;s not fast at all! He&#8217;s doing a poor job at getting things done. In this case, it&#8217;s an ambiguous way to &#8220;insult&#8221; someone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>French people spend a vast portion of their social interactions speaking in the <em>second degr\u00e9<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So<strong> if you understand the <\/strong><strong><em>second degr\u00e9<\/em><\/strong><strong>, you&#8217;re basically fluent in French. <\/strong>Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are plenty of good reasons to learn French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your own list and keep it close.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at it when you need motivation to keep on learning French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are your reasons? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover why the French language is important and how learning it will help you. 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