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Leopold II, who was King of the Belgians, spoke French. French was the primary language of the Belgian royal family and the Belgian court during his reign.
In Belgium, you can say "graag gedaan" to mean you're welcome.
The word "saxophone" entered the English language in the mid-19th century, named after its inventor, Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker. He patented the saxophone in 1846, and as the instrument gained popularity, the name became widely recognized.
Belgian in French is "belge."
Language has had a significant impact on Belgian culture, as the country is divided along linguistic lines between Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. This linguistic divide has shaped political, social, and cultural dynamics in Belgium, leading to a complex system of bilingualism and a sense of regional identity. Language differences have sometimes been a source of tension and challenges in Belgian society.