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    France (en. France)

    /fʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    European country known for its culture, gastronomy, and history.
    France is famous for its varied cheeses.
    La France est célèbre pour ses fromages variés.
    Member state of the European Union.
    France has a significant political influence in Europe.
    La France a une grande influence politique en Europe.
    Nation known for its historical monuments like the Eiffel Tower.
    Every year, millions of tourists visit France.
    Chaque année, des millions de touristes visitent la France.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Francia', which means 'land of the Franks'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Beautiful France
    Expression used to designate the beauty of France.
    La belle France
    Deep France
    Refers to the rural and traditional areas of France.
    France profonde
    Overseas France
    Refers to French territories located outside of Europe.
    France d'outre-mer

    Related Words

    French
    Official language of France.
    français
    Francophonie
    Collection of countries and regions where French is spoken.
    francophonie

    Slang Meanings

    Frog
    In some English-speaking countries, the French are sometimes referred to as 'frogs'.
    Dans certains pays anglophones, les Français sont parfois appelés 'frogs'.
    Baguette
    Sometimes, the word 'baguette' is humorously used to refer to a French person.
    Parfois, on utilise le mot 'baguette' pour désigner de manière humoristique un Français.