BrazilianFrench

BrazilianFrench is a term used primarily in informal discourse to describe the presence and influence of the French language and francophone culture in Brazil. It is not a formal linguistic category, and its meaning can vary depending on context. In some usages it refers to Brazilians who speak French as a first or second language, including expatriates, students, and multilingual professionals, as well as to communities where French is learned through schools or language centers. In other contexts it denotes a broader cultural phenomenon that encompasses French-language media, literature, cinema, and education connected to Brazil.

Its study is supported by organizations such as the Alliance Française, the French Embassy, and Brazilian universities offering French studies; Brazil participates in the Francophonie and hosts French-language teaching centers and exchanges. French language influence in Brazil also exists through translations, bilingual publications, and the growing presence of Francophone events and festivals.

As with other non-native varieties, Brazilian learners of French may exhibit phonological or lexical transfer from Portuguese, while native Francophones in Brazil contribute to a mix of language practices depending on region and context. The term may appear in loanwords, code-switching, and naming conventions.

Because the term is informal and not standardized, BrazilianFrench should be understood as a flexible umbrella rather than a fixed dialect. For researchers seeking authoritative information, see French language in Brazil and Francophonie in Brazil.