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The Daily Star Reports That English is Taking Over French in Lebanon

March 2, 2012 · Mustapha Hamoui

I’ve said pretty much the same thing last year, but it’s nice to know that this is now in the mainstream media. My prediction: By the time my 3-year-old son is an adult, English will be clearly dominant and French, like Armenian and Portuguese will be a niche language in Lebanon. (Thx Beirut Drive By)