La Francophonie

When was the word "francophonie" invented?

• 1880

• 1845

• 1970

• 1935

Who used this term for the first time ?

• Léopold Sédar Senghor

• Onésime Reclus

• Habib Bourguiba

In which city did the first Francophone Summit take place?

• Alexandry

• Cotonou

• Paris

What is the motto of the Intergovernmental Agency of Francophonie?

• Equality, complementarity, solidarity

• Equality, complementarity, fraternity

• Equality, complementarity, humanity

How often is the Francophonie Summit held?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years

How many people speak French around the world?

• 120 million

• 150 million

• 250 million

Worldwide, French is the...

• 4th most spoken language

• 5th most spoken language

• 8th most spoken language

• 11th most spoken language

Why was March 20 chosen to celebrate Francophonie Day?

• By chance

• To commemorate an event

• In tribute to a head of state

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

• He is elected to be part of the French Academy

• He becomes a gold medalist of the French language

• He receives the Guillaume Apollinaire prize

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

• 44

• 54

• 64