1. French is the official language of 29 countries, making it the second most spoken language in the world.

2. French is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and the second most widely taught language worldwide.

3. French is a key language for business, with over 200 million French-speaking people in Africa, Europe and the Americas.

4. French is a Romance language and the language of literature, with many famous authors such as Victor Hugo, Albert Camus and Jules Verne.

5. French is a language of diplomacy, used in international negotiations, treaties and agreements.

6. French is the language of love and romance.

7. French is the language of fashion, culture and cuisine.

8. French is a gateway to understanding other romance languages such as Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

9. Learning French can help you understand and appreciate other cultures.

10. French is a beautiful and melodic language that is fun and rewarding to learn.