If you live in the Languedoc-Roussillon you really need to speak French. If you live in the Languedoc you will find it useful to learn Occitan as well, and if you live in the Roussillon you will find Catalan a help. This section is mainly about French. If you are interested in Occitan or Catalan, click here to go to another section. The ideal age to learn French is when you are still
a child. Before the age of 12 it will happen
easily and effortlessly. After that it becomes
increasingly difficult, but not impossible at least
until senile dementia sets in. If you are planning
to move to the Languedoc-Roussillon,
then start on your French as soon as possible, before
you leave. For more about learning French, click
here
Francophonie (with a capital F) is the official name
for the international organisation bringing together
55 States and governments, built along the lines of
the Commonwealth. For more about Francophonie, click
here
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For information about French accents and other punctuation
marks, click here
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You will find a number of translation packages of various qualities on the internet.