Countries where French is an official language:
* Europe: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco, Luxembourg
* Africa: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia
* North America: Canada
* Caribbean: Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin
* Oceania: New Caledonia, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna
Regions with significant French-speaking populations:
* Europe: Wallonia (Belgium), French Guiana (France), Corsica (France)
* Africa: French Somaliland (Djibouti)
* Asia: Lebanon
* North America: Louisiana (United States)
Other noteworthy mentions:
* Former French colonies: There are many former French colonies where French is still spoken, although it may not be an official language. This includes countries in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
* French as a second language: French is a widely studied language around the world, and it is often taught in schools.
This list is not exhaustive, and there are other countries and regions where French is spoken, albeit to a lesser extent.