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francophone

Syllabification: (fran·co·phone)
Pronunciation: /ˈfraNGkəˌfōn/

(also Francophone)
Definition of francophone

adjective

  • French-speaking:a summit of francophone countries

noun

  • a person who speaks French.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Franco- 'French' + Greek phōnē 'voice'

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