My brain is always pretty bored and jumps from language to language, so I learn a bit of Language A, then Language B, then switch back and forth. French has shorter chapters on the app I learn it with, Busuu, and I already know a good amount of Spanish (which I study in school) and Portuguese. However, while Italian might cause me to mix up Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, it’s easier to pronounce. It also, however, has longer lessons on Busuu.
French is spoken in many countries, though, and I’m also LGBTQ if that makes any difference, since some people study languages from countries that don’t support/respect the group they’re part of.
I’m fluent in English and Spanish and know French well enough to converse with native speakers.
French is a lot more globally applicable. Outside of France it can be used in Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and basically anywhere France has stuck their dick. Italian is mostly limited to Italy and parts of NYC (/s). Italian will put you closer to Spanish than French if that’s something you seek.
For comparison, per Wikipedia, French is the 6th most commonly spoken language worldwide while Italian sits at 32nd. That said, learning a new language can only ever benefit you so you can’t go wrong either way
(Mais surtout, je vais te recommander le français simplement parce que c’est celui* que j’ai appris et aime)
(celui* que j’ai appris 🙂)
Merci
French is also used in quite a few African countries as well iirc!
Yep, there’s a lot