Foreign language learning holds strong against the AI wave

Foreign language learning holds strong against the AI wave

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/employment/article/2026/02/05/foreign-language-learning-holds-strong-against-the-ai-wave_6750168_103.html

Publish Date: 2026-02-04 23:48:00

Source Domain: www.lemonde.fr

• Nicolas Llorens, head of human resources at French insurance company Macif, questions the continued necessity of language proficiency for international claims handling due to the rise of AI instant translation.
• The use of artificial intelligence for translation has greatly benefited businesses in an increasingly globalized economy, allowing instant translations across various languages and formats.
• Despite the advancements in AI translation technology, there has been no decline in the demand for language training; in fact, the focus on language learning in professional training courses and job placements in France has increased.
• Data from France in 2025 show that one in five professional training courses focused on language learning, and English proficiency requirements in job postings have climbed to 10%.