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Francophone definition

Fran·co·phone (fraŋ′kə fōn′)

adjective

of or having to do with speakers of French

Etymology: Franco- + Gr phōnē, a voice

noun

a person who speaks French

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Francophone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • country: Third Year One year's residence in France or a francophone country.

Noun used with modifier

  • monde: Pour la France, la Belgique, le Québec, et le monde francophone We hope to add more French links to this page.
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