The department was established in the year 1997-1998 under the name of the French language division of the languages department, which at the time of its establishment included the English and French language departments, and in 2006 the language school was founded and the French language department was one of its departments. The Department grants a high degree (master's degree) in the methods of teaching the French language.

Keep up with and continuously develop the processes of teaching and learning in the field of French as a foreign language.

1. Preparing qualified graduates in the field of French language to teach in Libyan universities. 
2. Preparing qualified graduates to carry out translation and administrative work that requires the French language in various institutions. 
3. Encouraging the study of the French language and conducting scientific research related to it.