Since 1886, French has been the official language of the Olympic Games. The language of Molière must therefore offer an exceptional showcase for the French language and culture. In fact, the reality is more contrasting. Grip, surf, ride… more and more new Olympic sports such as climbing or skateboarding only use English to communicate. Do the Olympic Games really promote the French-speaking world?
Our guests :
- Nivine Khaled, French language and writing advisor to the SG of the Francophonie
- Ali Kanate, former Ivorian table tennis player. President of the French-speaking table tennis federations
- Daniel Zielinskiministerial delegate for the Francophonie at the Ministry of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, senior official for the French language.
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