In this series of articles we overview languages present in any given country. This time we are looking at the languages spoken in Benin
The biggest languages present in Benin include:
- French – 3.76 million speakers
- Fon – 2.91 million speakers
- Yoruba – 1.70 million speakers
The sole official language of the country is French.
Below you will find summaries for the languages supported by our translation services.
French
French is a Indo-European language, distantly related to Slovak, Bengali, Hindi, Ukrainian, as well as a number of other languages. It is the sole official language of Benin.
| Number of speakers worldwide | 274 million |
|---|---|
| Language family | Indo-European |
| Writing | French alphabet |
| Major French-speaking populations in: | 49 countries |
Demographics and geographic distribution
There are major French-speaking populations in more than 40 countries of the world. With regard to the number of speakers, the most notable 3 countries are France, Canada, and Switzerland.
More than 3.76 million residents of Benin understand French.
Writing
French uses the Latin alphabet. It employs the extended version of the script, however, with 16 additional symbols. It is written from left to right.
Translation services
If you intend to expand to the Beninese market via the French language, you might be interested in the following services:
- French Document Translation
- French Desktop Publishing and InDesign Translation
- French E-Commerce Translation
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