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GeneralGeneralIntroduction toIntroduction to

France & theFrance & theFrench SpeakingFrench Speaking

WorldWorld



WorldWorld

France in Europe and the WorldFrance in Europe and the World



France in EuropeFrance in Europe



La Métropole -La Métropole -L’HexagoneL’Hexagone

The country is calledThe country is calledl’ l’ HexagoneHexagone because itbecause itis roughly hexagonalis roughly hexagonalin shape.in shape.



The DOM - TOMThe DOM - TOM



The DOM - TOMThe DOM - TOMCharles de Gaulle granted independence to France’s last colonies when heCharles de Gaulle granted independence to France’s last colonies when he

returned to power in 1958. However, certain lands overseas still belong toreturned to power in 1958. However, certain lands overseas still belong toFrance but are subject to different administrative systems.France but are subject to different administrative systems.

Overseas France is administratively divided into:Overseas France is administratively divided into:

Départements d’Outre-MerDépartements d’Outre-Mer (DOM)(DOM)

Overseas Departments elect representatives to the National Assembly,Overseas Departments elect representatives to the National Assembly,and the same administrative organization as that of continental Franceand the same administrative organization as that of continental Franceapplies to them.applies to them.Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, La RéunionGuadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, La Réunion

Territoires d’Outre-MerTerritoires d’Outre-Mer (TOM)(TOM)

Overseas Territories are comparable to Departments except that theirOverseas Territories are comparable to Departments except that theiradministrative organization includes a locally elected government. Theadministrative organization includes a locally elected government. Theinhabitants of the TOM are free to leave the French Union if they wish.inhabitants of the TOM are free to leave the French Union if they wish.New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis-et-Futuna, Mayotte, Saint-Pierre etNew Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis-et-Futuna, Mayotte, Saint-Pierre etMiquelon, the French Southern and Antarctic Territories (Terre Adélie, ÎlesMiquelon, the French Southern and Antarctic Territories (Terre Adélie, ÎlesCrozet, Îles Kerguelen, Iles New-Amsterdam).Crozet, Îles Kerguelen, Iles New-Amsterdam).



Départements d’Outre-Départements d’Outre-Mer (DOM)Mer (DOM)



Départements d’Outre-MerDépartements d’Outre-Mer(DOM)(DOM)



Territoires d’Outre-MerTerritoires d’Outre-Mer(TOM)(TOM)



Territoires d’Outre-MerTerritoires d’Outre-Mer



Geography of FranceGeography of France

551,602 km²551,602 km² 64.7 million people64.7 million people

Surrounded by :Surrounded by :- 4 seas- 4 seas

- 4 mountains- 4 mountains

- 6 countries & 2- 6 countries & 2

principalitiesprincipalities



France’s bordering neighbors are Belgium, Luxembourg,France’s bordering neighbors are Belgium, Luxembourg,and Germany to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to theand Germany to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to theeast and southeast, Andorra to the south, and Spain to theeast and southeast, Andorra to the south, and Spain to thesouthwest.southwest.

Most of France’s boundaries are natural: the Atlantic OceanMost of France’s boundaries are natural: the Atlantic Oceanand the Bay of Biscay to the west, the English Channel toand the Bay of Biscay to the west, the English Channel tothe northwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to thethe northwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to thesoutheast. On the mainland, the Pyrenees Mountains leadsoutheast. On the mainland, the Pyrenees Mountains leadinto Spain, the Alps and the Jura Mountains borderinto Spain, the Alps and the Jura Mountains borderSwitzerland, and more Alpine peaks act as a barrierSwitzerland, and more Alpine peaks act as a barrierbetween France and Italy. The Rhine River flows betweenbetween France and Italy. The Rhine River flows between

France and Germany.France and Germany.

Where no natural barriers exist, France has in the pastWhere no natural barriers exist, France has in the pastbeen vulnerable to invasion by foreign armies.been vulnerable to invasion by foreign armies.



Landscapes of FranceLandscapes of France



The French populationThe French population

60 million people live in France, 2 million in overseas60 million people live in France, 2 million in overseasdepartments and territories.departments and territories. French people are quite varied in appearance, reflecting theFrench people are quite varied in appearance, reflecting the

country’s history as a crossroads of Europe. Early incountry’s history as a crossroads of Europe. Early inhistory, the region of France was already a melting pot of history, the region of France was already a melting pot of

many tribes: Mediterranean, Alpine and Nordic. The Celtic,many tribes: Mediterranean, Alpine and Nordic. The Celtic,Teutonic, Slavic and Viking tribes brought with themTeutonic, Slavic and Viking tribes brought with themdifferent physical traits and customs.different physical traits and customs.

In the mid-19In the mid-19thth century, the need for workers brought ancentury, the need for workers brought aninflux of immigrants from Belgium, Italy, and Poland.influx of immigrants from Belgium, Italy, and Poland.

After World War I, immigrants arrived from Algeria, Italy,After World War I, immigrants arrived from Algeria, Italy,Portugal, and Spain. Between 1956 and 1976, largePortugal, and Spain. Between 1956 and 1976, largenumbers of Arabs and Jews left North Africa to settle innumbers of Arabs and Jews left North Africa to settle inFrance. Many boatpeople from former French IndochinaFrance. Many boatpeople from former French Indochinasettled in France too.settled in France too.



Stereotypes abound. People expect the French from the north to beStereotypes abound. People expect the French from the north to betall, blond, and blue-eyed. Northerners are sometimes perceived astall, blond, and blue-eyed. Northerners are sometimes perceived asmore sophisticated than their southern neighbors, who aremore sophisticated than their southern neighbors, who are

expected to be shorter, olive-skinned, dark-eyed, more easygoing,expected to be shorter, olive-skinned, dark-eyed, more easygoing,and slower-paced.and slower-paced.



International Symbol of International Symbol of France:France: Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower

La Tour Eiffel La Tour Eiffel

The most popularThe most popularinternational symbol of international symbol of France, the Eiffel towerFrance, the Eiffel tower

was built by bridgewas built by bridgeengineer Gustave Eiffel forengineer Gustave Eiffel forFrance’s CentennialFrance’s CentennialExposition in 1889.Exposition in 1889.- 300 meters tall- 300 meters tall

- tallest building in the- tallest building in theworld till 1930world till 1930- almost demolished in- almost demolished in1909 (controversial1909 (controversialdesign)design)



The French Flag : theThe French Flag : theTricolor Tricolor

Le drapeauLe drapeauTricoloreTricolore

The blue, white and redThe blue, white and red

flag dates from theflag dates from theRevolution. It wasRevolution. It wasadopted on July 14, 1790,adopted on July 14, 1790,the first anniversary of thethe first anniversary of thestorming of the Bastille.storming of the Bastille.

Blue and red are the colorsBlue and red are the colorsof Paris. The white colorof Paris. The white colorrepresents the King andrepresents the King andthe royalty.the royalty.



The Motto:The Motto: Liberté,Liberté,Egalité, FraternitéEgalité, Fraternité

This motto dates fromThis motto dates fromthe Revolution andthe Revolution andsymbolizes the values of symbolizes the values of the French Republic.the French Republic.

LibertéLiberté (Liberty)(Liberty)

EgalitéEgalité (Equality)(Equality)

FraternitéFraternité (Brotherhood)(Brotherhood)



Symbol of the Republic :Symbol of the Republic :MarianneMarianne

Marianne: symbol Marianne: symbol of the Republic of the Republic

An allegorical womanAn allegorical womannamed Marianne wasnamed Marianne waschosen in 1792, during thechosen in 1792, during theFirst Republic, to representFirst Republic, to representFrance. Her face was onFrance. Her face was onFrench stamps and coins,French stamps and coins,and a sculpted head of and a sculpted head of Marianne is on display inMarianne is on display inthe office of every Frenchthe office of every Frenchmayor.mayor.



Symbol of the Republic :Symbol of the Republic :MarianneMarianne



Symbol of the country :Symbol of the country :the Rooster the Rooster

Le coq (gaulois)Le coq (gaulois)

The rooster is not anThe rooster is not anofficial symbol of theofficial symbol of theFrench Republic but hasFrench Republic but has

become a popularbecome a popularemblem. Emperoremblem. EmperorNapoleon I replaced theNapoleon I replaced theRepublican rooster withRepublican rooster withthe eagle, but sincethe eagle, but sinceWorld War I the eagleWorld War I the eaglehas representedhas representedGermany and theGermany and therooster has been therooster has been theemblem of Frenchemblem of Frenchpatriotism.patriotism.



National Anthem :National Anthem : LaLaMarseillaiseMarseillaise

La MarseillaiseLa Marseillaise

It has been written inIt has been written in1792 by a military captain,1792 by a military captain,Claude-Joseph Rouget deClaude-Joseph Rouget deLisle, as a war song toLisle, as a war song tomotivate his troops frommotivate his troops fromMarseillle, on their way toMarseillle, on their way toParis and the northParis and the northeastern border of Franceeastern border of Francewhere the new Republicwhere the new Republicwas attacked bywas attacked byneighboring countries.neighboring countries.

Many are often surprisedMany are often surprisedby the warlike words of by the warlike words of the “Marseillaise”.the “Marseillaise”.



National Day :National Day : 14 July 14 July 17891789

Le 14 Juillet 1789Le 14 Juillet 1789

The date of the storming of The date of the storming of the Bastille, July 14, isthe Bastille, July 14, isFrance’s national day. ThisFrance’s national day. Thisis an affirmation of theis an affirmation of theRepublican and democraticRepublican and democraticvalues that have inspiredvalues that have inspiredthe French tradition of the French tradition of opposition to oppression inopposition to oppression inall its forms since theall its forms since the“Declaration of the Rights“Declaration of the Rightsof Man and of the Citizen”of Man and of the Citizen”

in1789.in1789.

The French SpeakingThe French Speaking



The French SpeakingThe French SpeakingWorldWorld

Le Monde FrancophoneLe Monde Francophone



La FrancophonieLa Francophonie

The international network of French language andThe international network of French language andculture is promoted by the organization of theculture is promoted by the organization of the “Francophonie”, the community of countries where “Francophonie”, the community of countries whereFrench is the official language or where aFrench is the official language or where a

significant part of the population speaks French.significant part of the population speaks French.Forty-nine such countries from Europe (France,Forty-nine such countries from Europe (France,Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland), CanadaBelgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland), Canada(Québec), Africa, the Middle East, and Asia meet(Québec), Africa, the Middle East, and Asia meetevery two years for a Francophone summit.every two years for a Francophone summit.

Member countries wrestle with world problems,Member countries wrestle with world problems,agriculture, scientific research and other areas of agriculture, scientific research and other areas of mutual concern.mutual concern.



How many FrenchHow many Frenchspeakers ?speakers ?

113 million people speak French (as a native or adopted113 million people speak French (as a native or adoptedlanguage) fluently and use it on a regular basis : LESlanguage) fluently and use it on a regular basis : LESFRANCOPHONESFRANCOPHONES

61 million “occasional” 61 million “occasional” FrancophonesFrancophones (live in a francophone(live in a francophonecountry but do not speak French regularly)country but do not speak French regularly)

110 million students not living in francophone countries but110 million students not living in francophone countries buthave learned or are learning French.have learned or are learning French.



Where is FrenchWhere is Frenchspoken ?spoken ?

On 5 continents as a first language: North America,On 5 continents as a first language: North America,Oceania, Africa, Asia, Europe.Oceania, Africa, Asia, Europe.

As co-official language: Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg,As co-official language: Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg,Switzerland, many African countriesSwitzerland, many African countries

As an administrative, commercial or international language:As an administrative, commercial or international language:Africa (north, west & central), Middle East (Lebanon), ex-Africa (north, west & central), Middle East (Lebanon), ex-Indochina (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam)…Indochina (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam)…

As one of the official working languages in manyAs one of the official working languages in manyinternational organizations: NAFTA, NATO, UN, Amnestyinternational organizations: NAFTA, NATO, UN, AmnestyInternational, EU, Interpol, OECD, Red Cross, WTO, WHO,International, EU, Interpol, OECD, Red Cross, WTO, WHO,International Olympic Committee…International Olympic Committee…



Why study French ?Why study French ? Useful throughout the World (cf. Francophonie)Useful throughout the World (cf. Francophonie) 22ndnd most frequently taught language in the Worldmost frequently taught language in the World

French and English are the only 2 global languages (so far)French and English are the only 2 global languages (so far) The International Organization of Francophonie has 51 memberThe International Organization of Francophonie has 51 member

states and governments (28 of them have French as an officialstates and governments (28 of them have French as an officiallanguage)language)

French, along with English, is the official working language of mostFrench, along with English, is the official working language of mostinternational organizationsinternational organizations

French is the dominant working language in the European UnionFrench is the dominant working language in the European Union France has the 4France has the 4thth largest economy in the world after the USA,largest economy in the world after the USA,

Japan and GermanyJapan and Germany 44thth exporting nation in the worldexporting nation in the world World’s leader in the production of luxury goods (LVMH, Chanel,World’s leader in the production of luxury goods (LVMH, Chanel,

Yves Saint-Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, J.P Gaultier, Martell,Yves Saint-Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, J.P Gaultier, Martell,Otard, Courvoisier, L’Oréal, Cartier…)Otard, Courvoisier, L’Oréal, Cartier…)

France is the most visited tourist destination in the worldFrance is the most visited tourist destination in the world 44thth largest producer of automobiles in the world (Renault, Peugeot,largest producer of automobiles in the world (Renault, Peugeot,

Citroën)Citroën) France is number 4 in Research & development in OECDFrance is number 4 in Research & development in OECD

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