This annual reference document, provided for by the law of 4 August 1994 on the use of the French language, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, provides an overview of public policies in favour of the French language and multilingualism.
Based on new data and analyses, as well as on the voices of the actors concerned, it offers a detailed overview of the situation of the French language in France and in the world. It presents the main axes of this renewed language policy, embodied in particular by the Cité internationale de la langue française inaugurated in October 2023 at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts by the President of the Republic.
The Ministry of Culture, responsible for the animation and coordination of the Government’s language policy, has developed a new edition of the Report to Parliament on the French Language, published as part of the Semaine de la langue française et de la Francophonie (March 16 to 24, 2024).
The themes thus developed are:
- French, the language of the Republic;
- The enrichment of the French language;
- Mastery of the French language and the promotion of the languages of France in the territories;
- Awareness of the language and Francophonie;
- The French language and innovation, for digital sovereignty;
- The promotion of French and multilingualism in Europe and around the world.
This report is intended to inform national representation. By its wide distribution, it is a tool to raise awareness among all (the general public as well as elected officials, administrations, public bodies, associations or experts as well as the general public) on the major role that French plays in our society.
Whether it is the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer or the 19th Francophonie Summit to be held on October 4 and 5, 2024 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, 2024 will be an opportunity to celebrate the French language, by bringing together the global community of 320 million Francophones.
For the Minister of Culture, Ms Rachida DATI, “The French language is the foundation of our political community, but also what connects us to the world. It is for us the most precious living heritage, which we must preserve and transmit.”
Please find the report, here