Jackie Kennedy is generally described as speaking 4 languages : English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Some sources mention 3 fluent foreign languages besides English, but the broader consensus in the sources I found is 4 total languages.

Quick Scoop

  • English was her first language.
  • She was widely credited with speaking French, Spanish, and Italian fluently.
  • Other writeups also describe her as a strong polyglot and highlight her use of Spanish in public remarks.

Bottom line

If you want the shortest answer: Jackie Kennedy spoke 4 languages.

TL;DR: Jackie Kennedy is commonly reported to have spoken English, French, Spanish, and Italian.