Egypt's official language is Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in formal writing, education, and official documents

. However, the most commonly spoken language in everyday life is Egyptian Arabic (also called Masri or Masry), a colloquial dialect based on the Cairo dialect that serves as the de facto national language and lingua franca

. Egyptian Arabic is widely understood across the Arab world, partly due to Egypt's influential cinema and media

. Besides Egyptian Arabic, other Arabic dialects like Sa'idi Arabic (spoken in southern Egypt) and Sudanese Arabic are also used by minority groups

. The Coptic language, derived from ancient Egyptian, survives mainly as a liturgical language within the Coptic Christian community

. Additionally, many educated Egyptians speak English and French as second languages, with English being especially common in major cities and tourist areas

. There are also smaller communities speaking languages such as Nubian, Siwi (a Berber language), and immigrant languages like Greek and Armenian

. In summary:

• Official language: Modern Standard Arabic
• Main spoken language: Egyptian Arabic (colloquial dialect)
• Other spoken dialects: Sa'idi Arabic, Sudanese Arabic, Nubian languages, Siwi
• Liturgical language: Coptic
• Second languages: English, French

This linguistic diversity reflects Egypt's rich cultural and historical heritage.