English–French

“french-speaking world” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɑ̃kofoni/

Example

La francophonie regroupe des pays où l'on parle français.

The French-speaking world brings together countries where French is spoken.

Illustration for francophonie (french-speaking world)

How to say “french-speaking world” in French

“French-speaking world” in French is francophonie.

A network of countries, communities, and institutions linked by the use or promotion of French.

Full entry for francophonie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with francophonie

Au sein de la francophonie, des festivals célèbrent la langue française.

Within the French-speaking world, festivals celebrate the French language.

Tips for using francophonie

  • Lowercase la francophonie names the broad French-speaking world, while La Francophonie commonly refers to the international organization.

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