1. a person who speaks French as a first or native language

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of French-speaking people or regions

Examples

• She is a francophone from Quebec.
• The francophone community in Belgium speaks French as their primary language.
• Many African nations have francophone populations due to colonial history.
• He grew up in a francophone household and learned French before English.
• The conference brought together francophone writers from across the world.
• Francophone culture has influenced literature and art globally.