French in United States


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Introduction / History

In the 4th century AD, Gaul's eastern frontier along the Rhine was overrun by Germanic tribes, principally the Franks, from whom the ancient name of "Francie" was derived. The Franks were the first tribe among the Germanic conquerors of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire to convert to Catholicism. France obtained the title "Eldest daughter of the Church," and the French would adopt this as justification for calling themselves "the Most Christian Kingdom of France."

Existence as a separate entity began with the Treaty of Verdun in 843. Charlemagne's Carolingian Empire was divided into East, Middle, and West Francia. West Francia approximated the area occupied by modern France and was the precursor to modern France. The Carolingian dynasty ruled France until 987, when Hugh Capet, Duke of France and Count of Paris, was crowned King of France. His descendants progressively unified the country through a series of wars and dynastic inheritance.

The monarchy reached its height during the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV. At this time, France possessed the largest population in Europe and had tremendous influence over European politics, economy and culture. French became the common language of diplomacy in international affairs and remained thus until the 20th century. Much of the Age of Enlightenment occurred in French intellectual circles, and major scientific breakthroughs were achieved by French scientists in the 18th century.

In addition, France obtained many overseas possessions in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. France maintained colonial possessions, in various forms, beginning early in the 17th century and lasting until the 1960s. Their once vast colonial holdings meant that they now live in many parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. Today, the French live not only in their own country, but over 100 others as well. That includes the United States.

A large portion of the French diaspora is in the United States, but they are under-represented in that country compared with many other ethnic groups.

The French came as explorers and fur trappers before the United States was a country. They were not well-established enough to maintain their claims. The best known French settlements were in Louisiana, which at the time was almost 1/3 of what is now the continental United States. That included many of today’s Midwestern states. The US bought Louisiana from France during the Jefferson administration, but a small number of French people remained. There was a small number of French who migrated from Quebec to Maine in search of jobs in the mills and logging camps. Others migrated to California during the 1849 gold rush.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The French language is being replaced by English among them. It is difficult for the French in the US to maintain their language and culture.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Approximately one-half of the French population consider themselves to be Roman Catholic and one-third consider themselves agnostic or atheist. Many have adopted New Age spirituality.


What Are Their Needs?

The French are considered "post-Christian" by many Evangelical theologians. No matter where they live, the French need to meet people who demonstrate biblical Christianity in their everyday lives to understand why they need Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for God to send loving laborers to the French people no matter where they live.

Pray for workers who understand the French mindset and have the discernment how to approach them with the gospel.

Pray that soon there will be French people who love the Lord discipling others who will disciple others.

Pray for the French to turn their backs on New Age spiritual answers and recognize the lordship of Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the French in United States.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Americans

https://france-amerique.com/the-french-in-america/

https://france-amerique.com/who-are-the-francophones-in-


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General French
People Name in Country French
Alternate Names Franco-Mauritian Mulatto; Metropolitan
Population this Country 1,885,000
Population all Countries 50,644,000
Total Countries 113
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11234
ROP3 Code 103059
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Massachusetts, Woonsocket Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, Manchester New Hampshire, Vermont   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Massachusetts, Woonsocket Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, Manchester New Hampshire, Vermont.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
61.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
39.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language French (1,885,000 speakers)
Language Code fra   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language French (1,885,000 speakers)
Language Code fra   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking French

Primary Language:  French

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1483-1989)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1474-1990)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1478-2020)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus film: view in French Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Open-licensed Bible stories on mobile app Distant Shores
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Bible Détaillé General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: French YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: La Bible du Semeur Biblica
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: JM Français: Jésus, Le Messie General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: French YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Ma Bible - Louis Segond 1910 Faith Comes by Hearing
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for French Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Masters View / Howard Erickson 
Map Source U.S. Census Bureau  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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