N'djamena - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Very useful to have French. If you can pick up basic Chadian arabic, that’s useful also. - Feb 2023
French helps. You'll have more options. - Aug 2020
We don't get out much so we get by fine with zero knowledge of French. However, if you expect to spend time out in the community, a working knowledge of French is a necessity and a bit of Arabic would be nice. - Apr 2014
A good bit. French. If you have none, you will struggle and daily life will be frustrating. - Nov 2006