The French people

With nearly 70 million people, France is the EU's second-most populous country (behind Germany) and Europe's third. It is a country with densely populated cities. Paris is the capital and largest city, with Marseille and Lyon each having a population of over 500,000.

The official language is French, and the entire population speaks it. However, there are several regional languages, including Breton, Basque, Corsican, and Catalan. For a long time, French was regarded as Europe's lingua franca and the most widely spoken language in diplomacy, science, and literature. However, as English became more popular, it lost this distinction. If you do not speak French fluently, you should learn a few words and make an effort to do so. The treatment you will get is usually unique, and they will try to communicate in your language, or at least in English, to make things easier for you. Learn at least the following, even if it is only the most basic, like Bonjour (Hello/Good morning); S’il vous plait (Please), or Pardon (sorry).