Are residents of Brussels typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what four local experts had to say about language in Brussels.
What are the most common languages spoken in Brussels?
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The city of Brussels is very well known for its multicultural side, where French and Dutch are spoken. As there is a lot of diversity, it is a very welcoming and friendly city. People get along well and love to discover new people and cultures from all over the world.
Brussels is a political and economic capital of the European Union, thus a highly multicultural and multilingual city: there are more than 50 nationalities. The locals are friendly, educated and can speak several languages, including English, French, Dutch and German. The climate is very mild, without drastic shifts throughout the year.
It’s useful to be able to speak English, French, and Dutch. This is because the country is multilingual, and Brussels is essentially the capital of Europe so there are a lot of English speaking people there. Otherwise, I recommend owning a bike because the closer you get to the center, the more traffic there is.
French is the official language in Brussels. However, most people in Brussels understand English or Flemish. Additionally, Brussels has an old city center with a big square and traditional town hall. The city center is usually crowded with tourists and locals, especially during the weekends and holidays. Expect to see a little bit of everything and anything around Brussels.
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