francophone
adjective
fran·co·phone ˈfraŋ-kə-ˌfōn 
-kō-
often capitalized
: of, having, or belonging to a population using French as its first or sometimes second language
Francophone noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Starting at a tutoring job in a francophone institution, one of his young students will be the strongest obstacle and most reliable guide on this journey. 
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Aug. 2022 France remains omnipresent for many francophone African authors like Mr. Sarr, 32, who grew up in Senegal and has lived in France for the past dozen years. New York Times, 22 July 2022 But many anglophones like Ruth — a government worker who asked to be identified by only her first name to protect her from retribution — have defied the risk and have traveled to majority francophone cities to attend matches. New York Times, 5 Feb. 2022 Lafayette has two major francophone music festivals. Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 5 Oct. 2020 Jackie and Rachel Robinson, known as the couple noir, lived on Avenue de Gaspé in the francophone neighborhood of Villeray. David M. Shribman, WSJ, 11 Apr. 2022 The repressive, mostly francophone government responded with a harsh crackdown. New York Times, 5 Feb. 2022 Through it all, Richard emerged as the personification of both francophone oppression and pride. New York Times, 26 Nov. 2021 Further consultation is also required with francophone communities as well as digital and interactive producers. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2021 See More
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Aug. 2022 France remains omnipresent for many francophone African authors like Mr. Sarr, 32, who grew up in Senegal and has lived in France for the past dozen years. New York Times, 22 July 2022 But many anglophones like Ruth — a government worker who asked to be identified by only her first name to protect her from retribution — have defied the risk and have traveled to majority francophone cities to attend matches. New York Times, 5 Feb. 2022 Lafayette has two major francophone music festivals. Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 5 Oct. 2020 Jackie and Rachel Robinson, known as the couple noir, lived on Avenue de Gaspé in the francophone neighborhood of Villeray. David M. Shribman, WSJ, 11 Apr. 2022 The repressive, mostly francophone government responded with a harsh crackdown. New York Times, 5 Feb. 2022 Through it all, Richard emerged as the personification of both francophone oppression and pride. New York Times, 26 Nov. 2021 Further consultation is also required with francophone communities as well as digital and interactive producers. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above