| Type | Romance language |
| Script | Latin alphabet |
| Language | French |
| Speakers | Approximately 220 to 250 million worldwide |
| Countries | France • Belgium • Canada • Switzerland • Luxembourg • Monaco |
| Influence | Cuisine • Fashion • Cinema • Literature • Culture • Diplomacy |
| Official status | Official language of France • Official language of the United Nations and other international organizations |
| Region or state | France and other global territories |
