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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFranco
/ˈfræŋ.koʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to France or the French people, typically used in compound words.
"The conference focused on Franco-German relations in the European Union."
- 1
Denoting French or France, combined with another nationality or region.
"A Franco-American trade agreement was signed yesterday."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'Francus', referring to a Frank. In modern geopolitical and linguistic compounding, it serves as a prefix or combining form denoting French or relating to France.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Franco" is said worldwide
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franco
Transliteration: franco
"Les relations franco-allemandes sont essentielles pour l'Europe."
deutsch-französisch
Transliteration: doytch-frantsözish
"Die deutsch-französischen Beziehungen sind stark."
franco
Transliteration: franco
"Gli accordi franco-italiani sono stati rinnovati."
franco
Transliteration: franco
"Se firmó un tratado franco-español."
franco
Transliteration: franco
"A cooperação franco-brasileira cresceu muito."
फ्रांस-संबंधी
Transliteration: phraans-sambandhi
"यह एक फ्रांस-संबंधी समझौता है।"
法兰西
Transliteration: fǎ lán xī
"这是一项法兰西协议。"
프랑스계의
Transliteration: peurangseugye-ui
"그것은 프랑스계의 조약이다."
仏
Transliteration: futsu
"それは仏独関係に影響する。"
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