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Most natives have a good command of the English language.
- French is the #2 language and at least three different dialects exist.
- Spanish is the #3 language.
- Vietnamese and German round out the top five.
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English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese and German are the major languages and the French language is further subdivided into three different dialects: Cajun French, Colonial French and Napoleonic French.
English, Creole and Patois
Creole
English and French are the largest languages.
This is somewhat of a technicality...
English has been the official language of "Union" Louisianna since1807...
French has been an official Language of Lousianna not too long after its founding.
American Spanish has also been given official status by the state in some regards.
When Louisiana was introduced to the union in 1803, its major language had been French. In 1807, the state adopted English as a condition to admittance to the union. As laws were passed, they typically spelled out which languages may be used to comply with each regulation.
*Note: This only applies within the state's own jurisdiction; not on the Federal level.
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What us state has french as an official language?
Louisiana, I believe. It's spoken heavily in Maine as well. No state has French as an official language, but it is a de facto language in some states, Louisiana and Maine to name a few.
What is Louisiana's state stone?
The official state mineral of Louisiana is agate; the state does not have an official state rock or state gem.
What is the state symbol Louisiana?
In 2008, the official symbol of the state of Louisiana became the fleur de lis.
What are the 29 states that have English as their official language?
Although English is the traditional language (in linguistic terms English is the language de facto of the United States), the U.S. currently has no "official" language. English has been given official status by 30 of the fifty states, however, but this does not apply on the Federal level, only within those individual state's jurisdictions. Also, the definition of "official language" {and the policies or laws adhered to that; such as voting rights, official state documentation, authenticated signatures etc.} varies state to state by how they define that term (or not) within their amendment(s) to their individual state constitutions. This list is of the states that have English as their official language as of 2010: California, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Hawaii. (Note: The remaining 20 states do not [as of 2010] have an official language.)
When did the us vote for a national language?
The United States has never had a nationwide vote for a national language. The Constitution does not provide for nationwide referendums. Congress has never passed any official act requiring English as the official (de jure) language of the United States. English is the de facto national language, in that the Constitution and all federal laws are made in English. There have been many attempts to make English the official national language but these tries have always failed. About half of the states in the US have made English the official state language (including California); many states (including Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio) have no official state language; and several states are officially multilingual or de facto multilingual (Hawaii, New Mexico, Louisiana, Maine).
What us state has french as an official language?
Louisiana, I believe. It's spoken heavily in Maine as well. No state has French as an official language, but it is a de facto language in some states, Louisiana and Maine to name a few.
What is the state fossil of Louisiana?
Louisiana does not have an official state fossil.
What is the pelican state?
"Pelican State" is the nickname of the state of Louisiana. Louisiana's official state bird, the brown pelican, is native there.
What is the primary name or official language spoken in Louisiana?
English is the de-facto language of Louisiana. French is the next de-facto language.
What is Louisiana's state stone?
The official state mineral of Louisiana is agate; the state does not have an official state rock or state gem.
What is the official language in Washington state?
The official language in Washington state is English.
What is the official language Maryland?
The official language of Maryland is English.
Which state's official fish is not a catfish?
Louisiana
Which is the only state to have an official language?
If you mean a US state and an official language other than English then Hawaii - in which Hawaiin is also an official language
What is California's official language?
California has not designated an official language. The state recognizes English as the de facto language for government and official business, but there is no official language specified in the state's constitution or legislation.
What state is french as a official language?
It is an official language in the states of France.
What is the state symbol Louisiana?
In 2008, the official symbol of the state of Louisiana became the fleur de lis.
