5 Reasons Why Learning French Is A Better Idea (Because, "Oui!") C'est vrai! While Spanish may have its gazillion speakers and sultry rolling R's, there's no denying that French has its own je ne sais quoi. Here's why you might want to say bonjour to the language of love, art, and... protests. Become Instantly Classy Ever noticed how adding "Le" in front of any mundane word makes it instantly fancy? Take, for instance, "Le jogging” or "Le burger.” See? Instant class. So, learning French will not only upgrade your language repertoire, it might also upgrade your entire life. Voilà! Make Anything Sound Romantic French, often called the language of love, has the power to make even the most banal phrases sound poetic. "Ma chaussette est mouillée" means "My sock is wet." But in French, it sounds like you're reciting a line from an enchanting love poem. Move over, Cervantes! Master the Art of the Shruggie (¯_(ツ)_/¯) French is not just about words. It’s about BODY LANGUAGE! Take the French shrug, par exemple. The shrug is an art. What better way to master this universally understood gesture of indifference than by immersing yourself in its language? Mastering the nuances of "bof" and "peut-être" will have you navigating conversations with the elegance of a Parisian mime. Bread. Cheese. Wine. One word: croissants. Okay, two words: vin rouge. Alright, alright, three words: fromage de chèvre. A whole sentence: Je voudrais une baguette pas trop cuite. If you ever needed a reason to learn French, let the prospect of understanding and ordering these delightful treats in their native tongue be it. Have an Excuse for Every Faux Pas Missed a deadline? Forgot an anniversary? Just utter, "Pardon, c'est la faute du fromage" (Sorry, it’s the cheese's fault). Because, let's be honest, in French, even your excuses sound sophisticated. And if that doesn't work, just revert to reason #3: ¯_(ツ)_/¯.