French Language Day in 2024

Today is French Language Day. #DidYouKnow that the international distress call "mayday" was adapted from "m'aider" which is French for "help me"? #FrenchLanguageDay #Francophonie

— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) March 20, 2024

“No matter what politicians say, the French language is not threatened anywhere in Quebec.” This International Francophonie Day, we are proudly reminded that 94% of Quebecers can speak French. Bonne Journée internationale de la Francophonie! Show more cultmtl.com Observations from Montreal

— Cult MTL (@cultmtl) March 20, 2024

It's International Day of La Francophonie! Join us as we celebrate the French language which contributes to our country’s linguistic duality and connects us to so many communities around the world. We also thank all French-speaking newcomers for the valuable contributions they… Show more GIF

— IRCC (@CitImmCanada) March 20, 2024

Happy International Day of La #Francophonie! Today, we celebrate the diversity & cultural heritage of the French language & Francophone culture in Canada & worldwide. #DYK: is home to around 8 million Francophones & to millions more who speak French as a second language. Show more La Francophonie

— CanadianUK (@CanadianUK) March 20, 2024

Happy International Day of la Francophonie! Under the theme "Create, innovate, do business in French," let's unlock all the possibilities to stimulate the local economy and strengthen the bonds between us The potential of the French language is immense! Show more

— Steven Guilbeault (@s_guilbeault) March 20, 2024

Today is World #Francophonie Day! Here's a selection of faux-amis (false cognates) to help you master the French language in a few easy steps. Check the full programme of #FrancophonieUK Show more

— Institut français UK (@ifru_london) March 20, 2024

321 million people speak French around the world. On Wednesday's French Language Day and every day, follow @ONU_fr to get updates about the work of the UN 'en français'. GIF

— (@UN) March 20, 2024