Editing French language (section)

== Geographic distribution ==
French is the official language of [[France]] and is used in national government, education, law, media, and public administration. It is also the official language of [[Monaco]].

In [[Belgium]], French is one of the three official languages, alongside [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[German language|German]]. It is the main language of [[Wallonia]] and is widely used in [[Brussels]].

In [[Switzerland]], French is one of the four official languages, alongside [[German language|German]], [[Italian language|Italian]], and [[Romansh language|Romansh]]. It is mainly used in western Switzerland, including Geneva, Vaud, Neuchâtel, and Jura.

Outside Europe, French is used in parts of [[Canada]], the Caribbean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific. In many African states, French is used in government, education, courts, administration, and cross-regional communication.