However, due to its location on the French Riviera and its proximity to Italy, many Monegasques also speak:
* Monégasque: This is a dialect of Ligurian, an Italian language spoken in the Liguria region of Italy. It's considered the native language of Monaco, although only a small percentage of the population is fluent.
* Italian: Due to its geographical proximity and historical ties, Italian is widely spoken in Monaco, especially in the tourism industry.
* English: English is also commonly spoken, especially in business and tourism.
So, while the official language is French, you'll hear a variety of languages spoken in Monaco depending on the context.