A few good reasons for learning French:

• Communication
  French is spoken by about 75 million people world wide. It is official language in France, Haiti and Luxembourg and official second language in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland. It serves as unofficial second language in France's former African colonies like Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Niger and Bénin.
  
  
• Business & Carreer
  French is one of the 6 official languages of the European Union. It is a key language for European markets. Learning French improves your chances of success on the job market.
  
  
• Culture
  French was used as international language in diplomacy, science and commerce during the last few centuries. Today, it still enjoys great prestige culturally.