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There are 29 countries of which French is an official language. Seven other countries commonly speak French but have not named French an official language.

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French is listed as an official language in 29 countries, primarily in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. These countries include France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and several former French colonies.

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