Francophone

American  

[frang-kuh-fohn] / ˈfræŋ kəˌfoʊn /

adjective

1. Also Francophonic speaking French, especially as a member of a French-speaking population.

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noun

1. a person who speaks French, especially a native speaker.

Francophone British  

/ ˈfræŋkəʊˌfəʊn /

noun

1. a person who speaks French, esp a native speaker

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adjective

1. speaking French as a native language

2. using French as a lingua franca

Etymology

Origin of Francophone

First recorded in 1895–1900; Franco- + -phone

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Francophone

Quebec is the only Canadian province that is primarily Francophone.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

It is a federation split to a great degree between two communities, the Dutch-speaking Flemish population and the Francophone Walloons, as well as a very small German-speaking minority.

From New York Times ● May 22, 2024

What is indisputable is their popularity: They are served at chains with hundreds of locations across the Francophone world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023

Gabon is the sixth Francophone country to fall under military rule in the last three years as former colonial power France struggles to maintain its influence on the continent.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2023

She introduces herself as Dr. Margot, the Francophone Foundation chaperone for the trip, and helps me check in.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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