Is French spoken in Cabo Verde?

French is taught as a foreign language in some Cabo Verdean schools, particularly in urban areas. Additionally, the country is a member of the International Organization of La Francophonie, which promotes the French language and culture around the world. The presence of French in Cabo Verde might be, in part, due to the geographical proximity and cultural ties with the Francophone countries of West Africa, especially Senegal and Mauritania. It is important to note, however, that most Cabo Verdeans do not speak French as their primary language, and it is far less common than Portuguese and Cabo Verdean Creole.