Why do people in the US speak french?

Answer 1

Some immigrated to the U.S. from French speaking countries. Others learned French in schools and Universities. Still others learned from living in French speaking countries.

Answer 2

While French is not widely spoken as a first language in the United States, it is taught in schools and there are communities of French speakers in certain areas, particularly in Louisiana and parts of New England. Additionally, there are historical and cultural ties between the US and France, such as the French influence on early American settlements and the alliance between the two countries during the American Revolutionary War.