How do you say French in Chinese?

There are a few ways to say "French" in Chinese, depending on the context:

Formal:

* 法语 (fǎ yǔ) - This is the most common and literal translation, meaning "French language."

* 法国语 (fǎ guó yǔ) - This means "French language," specifically emphasizing the country of France.

Informal:

* 法语 (fǎ yǔ) - This is also used informally, but can be shortened to just 法 (fǎ).

* 法国人 (fǎ guó rén) - This means "French person" and is used when referring to people from France.

For the language specifically:

* 法语 (fǎ yǔ) is the most common.

* 法文 (fǎ wén) is a less common, but acceptable, alternative.

For the country:

* 法国 (fǎ guó) is the standard way to say "France."

It's important to consider the context and your intended meaning when choosing the appropriate word.