What language do Belgians speak to each other?

A majority of Belgians are Dutch-speakers who live in the Flemish north. Most of the rest speak French, and there is a small German-speaking community. This divide can be seen in the mother tongues of the Belgian national team’s star players.

What language does the Belgian government use?

These are its public tongues, the languages of political power and public affairs. Belgian laws are voted in both French and Dutch. Judicial proceedings are conducted in French, Dutch, or German. Government positions in the central administration are designated äs French or Dutch.

How do Belgian footballers communicate?

All players will speak either French or Dutch. English is increasingly becoming an unifying language in the country as the Dutch of Wallonians is virtually non existent and despite some knowledge of French being widespread in Flanders it tends to be weaker than their English ability.

How many languages does Vincent Kompany speak?

English
FrenchDutchGerman
Vincent Kompany/Languages

Do Belgians speak both languages?

The primary language in Belgium is Dutch, spoken by approximately 60\% of the population. French is the second-most common language in Belgium, spoken by almost 40\% of the population. Many Flemish people can also speak French as a second language.

Why do Belgians speak 3 languages?

Historically speaking, the country has had quite a wide variety of rulers, influencing how multilingual and multicultural Belgians are today. Due to their close proximity to these three countries, they have three official languages that divide Belgium into three main regions.

How does language work in Belgium?

The primary language in Belgium is Dutch, spoken by approximately 60\% of the population. Many Flemish people can also speak French as a second language. Like the Dutch spoken in Flanders, Belgian French is mostly similar to the dialect spoken in France, but there are small differences in vocabulary and pronunciation.

Do they speak Flemish in Belgium?

Flemish is actually Dutch language. Last year I was all around Belgium. Generally north Belgium speaks Flemish and south B. speaks French. Just look around at signs on stores, offices, etc. and you will know which language they speak there. In Flemish area (I stayed in Antwerp) everybody speaks English.

How many official languages are spoken in Belgium?

Most people expect to hear Dutch or French in Belgium, but what surprises many is that the country has not two, but three official languages.

What are the Romance dialects spoken in Belgium?

Good, because there are even more Germanic and Romance dialects found across Belgium as well! Such as the Flemish dialects of Limburgish, Brabantian and East and West Flemish.

Do they speak English in Bruges?

Hi Miranda, I’m Brugian (Bruges), so from the north part of Belgium. EVERBODY speaks english in Belgium. The reason is – we have to. It’s the common language to speak north to south!. Dutch speaking people speaks better English than French (south part) and French speaking people speak better English than Dutch.