Which language and dialect are commonly spoken in Antwerp?

In Antwerp, the primary language spoken is Dutch, which is one of the official languages of Belgium.1

Residents commonly speak the local Brabantian-Antwerp dialect of Dutch in their daily lives. While standard Dutch is the language of instruction in schools and is increasingly used in economic spheres, French remains in use within some commercial and industrial circles, though its prevalence as a primary means of expression has steadily declined. Due to the city's international character, many residents are also proficient in understanding various foreign languages.1