Question

1. Which proper noun should be capitalized in the sentence below?

My friend is taking a class at the local community college to learn french

Answer 1

Answer:

My friend is taking a class at the local community college to learn Friend

Answer 2

Answer:

My friend is taking a class at the local community college to learn French.

Explanation:

Nationality is a proper noun according to grammatical rules. You might just as well replace it with a real name, like Donald or James. Because of this, it is important to uppercase the term "French."