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france

France (name) means a country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris.

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A country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris.

In particular, metropolitan France, the part of France which is in Europe.

A surname from French, famously held by—

Anatole France, a French poet, journalist, and novelist.

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Etymology

From Middle English France, from Old French France, from Latin Francia, from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe, of unclear (but Proto-Germanic) origin. Believed to be most likely from Frankish *Frankō (“a Frank”), from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”). Compare Frank. Displaced native Old English Francland (see modern Frankland).

Rhymes for france

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of france?

"france" (name) means a country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris.

What are the different meanings of france?

"france" has 3 main meanings: 1. A country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris; 2. In particular, metropolitan France, the part of France which is in Europe; 3. A surname from French, famously held by—.