The Francophonie or Francophone world is the whole body of people and organisations around the world who use the French language regularly for private or public purposes.

The meaning of FRANCOPHONE is of, having, or belonging to a population using French as its first or sometimes second language.

FRANCOPHONE definition: 1. speaking French as the main or official language: 2. someone who speaks French as a first or…. Learn more.

A Francophone is someone who speaks French, especially someone who speaks it as their first language.

— Francophone noun, plural Francophones [count] a neighborhood that includes many Francophones [=people who speak French as their main language]

Aug 28, 2025 · Adjective [edit] francophone (not comparable) Alternative letter-case form of Francophone.

The Francophonie refers to men and women who share a common language: French. We estimate over 321 million French speakers across five continents.

FRANCOPHONE definition: Also Francophonic speaking French, especially as a member of a French-speaking population. See examples of Francophone used in a sentence.

The term "francophone" refers to individuals who speak French, encompassing both native speakers and those who have learned the language fluently. The concept emerged in the mid-20th century, …

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