Belgium’s main languages are Dutch, French, and German. Dutch is spoken mostly in Flanders, French in Wallonia, German in a small eastern area, and many people in Brussels use both Dutch and French; English is also widely understood, especially in cities and tourist areas.

Quick Scoop

  • Dutch : the most widely spoken language overall in Belgium.
  • French : widely spoken, especially in the south and in Brussels.
  • German : spoken by a smaller community in the east.
  • English : common as a second language, but not official.

In short: Belgium is multilingual, and which language people use depends a lot on the region.