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Issued on: 19/03/2026 - 16:00Modified: 19/03/2026 - 16:03
From the show
You’ll hear its unmistakable sound in tiny islands of the South Pacific, bustling capitals in West Africa and chilly ports in the northeast of the Americas. The French language is spoken by more than 390 million people all over the world, and that linguistic community is celebrated by the International Organisation of Francophonie. French content is also increasingly popular on social media, with lifestyle, culture and education influencers sharing linguistic tips online.
We hear from Benjamin Chardron – who is behind the account 'French Take Out' – about embracing a digital classroom and developing compelling content to share with would-be students, and what he thinks about attempts to sidestep gender in French via "l’écriture inclusive".
We also discuss the diversity of musicians performing in French, with recent global hits coming out of Cotonou, Brussels and Montréal.
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