what language do people in belgium speak

Belgium has three official languages : Dutch, French, and German. Dutch is mainly spoken in the north, French in the south, and German in a small eastern area; in Brussels, both Dutch and French are official, with French more common in daily life.

Quick Scoop

• Dutch: most common nationwide, especially in Flanders.

• French: widely spoken in Wallonia and Brussels.

• German: spoken by a much smaller community in the east.

• English: not official, but many Belgians use it, especially in cities and business settings.

In everyday conversation, the language people speak depends a lot on where they are in Belgium.