Francoresponsabilité – The Pathway to Sustainable French in the US

French is a global language, present in the Americas since the earliest years of the European colonial era, and an important part of the lives of millions in the US, including mother tongue and heritage speakers, as well as French language learners and Francophiles. Reflecting both the local and worldwide significance of French culture and ideas, and the longstanding relationship between the US and its first ally, France, the French language has always held an important place in the US. However, in a globalized world, it is more important than ever for French language speakers, supporters, and stakeholders to work together and take responsibility to ensure that French remains a sustainable part of American life – through ongoing and active support of accessibility and affordability of French language learning and its use throughout our daily personal and professional lives. Francoresponsabilité, a term first used in Quebec, and then in Louisiana, is the pathway to sustainability of French language and Francophone culture in the US.