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Definition of francophone

francophone

/ˈfræŋ.kə.foʊn/
fran · co · phone
Plural:francophones
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francophone Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Speaking French, especially as a primary or official language, or relating to French-speaking people and their culture.

Example

"The university hosts an annual conference dedicated to francophone literature from West Africa and the Caribbean."

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• noun

1

A person who speaks French, especially as a native or primary language.

Example

"In bilingual Canadian cities like Ottawa, many public services are staffed by both anglophones and francophones."

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• Nearby Words

francoa
francolin
francophile
francophone
frangipani
frank
frankfort

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French francophone, formed from the combining element franco- ('French') and -phone ('speaker', from Ancient Greek phone meaning 'voice' or 'sound'). The term was coined in the late 19th century by French geographer Onésime Reclus to classify populations by shared language.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Francophone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/francophone
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