 Such notions hinge on linguistic prestige rather than on a linguistic norm.Also, despite the existence of many regional varieties of French in the Francophone world, Standard French is normally chosen as a model for learners of French as a foreign or second language.The standard pronunciation of Metropolitan French is, out of concerns for comprehension or social stigma, sometimes favoured over other standard national pronunciations when teaching French to non-native speakers in Francophone nations other than France.