What percent of people in Quebec speak French?

While French is the official language of Quebec, it's important to understand that not everyone speaks it exclusively. Here's a breakdown:

* Official Language: French is the official language of Quebec, meaning it's the language used in government, education, and most public services.

* Mother Tongue: According to the 2016 Canadian census, 78.6% of the Quebec population claimed French as their mother tongue (first language learned at home).

* Spoken: The same census data shows that 81.4% of Quebec residents can hold a conversation in French.

Therefore, while a majority of Quebecers speak French, it's not accurate to say "100%" of the population does. There are many people who speak other languages as their first language or who are bilingual in French and another language.