The
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (
OIF), generally known as the
Francophonie ( ), but also called
International Organisation of La Francophonie in English language context, is an international organization representing countries and regions where
French is the
first ("mother") or customary language; and/or where a significant proportion of the population are
francophones (French speakers); and/or where there is a notable affiliation with
French culture.