The French Department of Jai Hind College is as old as the College itself. French is taught at the FYBA level as an optional language and about 50-60 students opt for French. There is a lot of interaction with the students. They are encouraged to compose essays, poems, skits & dialogues in French. Grammar is taught meticulously and correct spellings and pronunciations are emphasized.

The Department also has a French Club which was established in 1988-89. The French "Soiree" has songs, dances, skits, and Fashion shows with a French theme. For the serious student of French, there are activities like essay and poetry writing competitions, quiz, elocution competition, what's the good word, etc.