[header] How to say hello in switzerland [title] Know which languages are commonly spoken in each region. [step] 65-75% of swiss citizens speak swiss-german, particularly throughout northern and central switzerland. 20% speak french, and 4-7% are fluent in italian. 
French and italian are respectively most common along the borders with france (to the west) and italy (to the south). Romansh is an ancient language, native to some southern regions, that is spoken by less than 1% of swiss citizens.