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

Example Sentences

Quebec is the only Canadian province that is primarily Francophone.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The rest of the cast includes a trio of great Francophone actors: Daniel Auteuil, Mathieu Amalric and Virginie Efira.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

The Francophone Foundation has splurged on accommodations for the prize winners.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins