La Francophonie

La Francophonie

​Correction of the Quizz and additional information.

When was the word "Francophonie" invented?

1880

It's first used in 1880.

Who used this term for the first time ?

Onésime Reclus

It was Onésime Reclus (1837 – 1916), a French geographer and explorer of Europe, who used it for the first time in his book "France, Algérie et colonies".

In which city did the first Francophonie Summit take place ?

​Paris

The first Francophonie Summit Took place in 1986 in Paris. Forty one governments and countries participated.

What is the motto of the intergovernmental Agency of Francophonie ?

​Equality, complementarity, solidarity

Founded in 1970, l'Agence de la Francophonie's motto is : "Égalité, complémentarité, solidarité".

how often is the francophonie summit held?

Every two years.

Since 1986, the Sommet de la Francophonie has taken place every two years.

How many people speak French around the world?

​250 million

This is actually a tricky question. The world has 255 million daily speakers but 321 million Francophones (French speakers) who celebrate their common language on March 20, Francophonie Day.

Theses numbers are based on an estimate of OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie) in 2022.

emblematic figure of Francophonie, Léopold Sédar Senghor was recognized in 1983 for his contribution to the development of French language.

​He is elected to be part of the French academy

He was elected to l'Académie Française on June 2 1983, to the seat of the Duke of Lévis-Mirepoix (16th seat).

How many states and governments, having French in common, does the International Organisation of La Francophonie bring together?

​54

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) actually brings together 88 states and governments that share French.

There is 54 active members, 7 associated members and 27 observers.

Who defined La Francophonie as “a marvelous tool (…), this integral Humanism, which is woven around the earth…”?

Léopold SéDar Senghor

It was in 1962, in an article by Senghor which is considered the founding text of La Francophonie, that Francophonie appeared in these terms.