The French diaspora consists of French people and their descendants living outside France. Countries with significant numbers of people with French ancestry include Canada and the United States, whose territories were partly colonized by France between the 17th and 19th centuries, as well as Argentina and Uruguay. Although less important than in other European countries, immigration from France to the New World was numerous from the start of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. As of 2013, French authorities estimate that between 2 and 3.5 million French nationals are living abroad but the diaspora includes over 30 million people.
Michelle Bachelet, 33rd and 35th President of Chile is of French descent.
Alliance française located in Barrio Amón, San José
Architectural influences from France in Mexico
Image: Fachada lateral de la Quinta Gameros 2
The French people are a nation primarily located in Western Europe that share a common French culture, history, and language, identified with the country of France.
Louis XIV of France "The Sun-King"
Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix
A rally in Paris in support of the victims of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting
French people in Paris, August 1944