The French Language in Lebanon: Contemporary Challenges and Revitalization Efforts in a Multilingual Context

Abstract

This article addresses the place of French in Lebanon as a foreign language, a language of education and a second language, in a context marked by the rise of English. It insists on the importance of preserving the Arabic-French English multilingualism which constitutes a real cultural heritage in Lebanon. It highlights the revitalization efforts undertaken by French-speaking individuals and cultural projects aimed at preserving the relevance of French in an increasingly globalized world.