Franco

¹ American  

[frang-koh, frahng-kaw] / ˈfræŋ koʊ, ˈfrɑŋ kɔ /

noun

1. Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.

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Franco- ² American  

1. a combining form representing French or France:

   Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

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Franco ¹ British  

/ ˈfraŋko, ˈfræŋkəʊ /

noun

1. Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II

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Franco- ² British  

/ ˈfræŋkəʊ- /

combining form

1. indicating France or French

   Franco-Prussian

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Other Word Forms

• Francoism noun
• Francoist noun

Etymology

Origin of Franco-

< Medieval Latin Franc ( us ) a Frank, a Frenchman + -o-

Example Sentences

“It’s like every kid that would play the college football videogame,” said a former IUP defensive back Steve Franco, “and take their terrible favorite team and make them the best in the country.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Youngsters who did well at the start of the season, including Arda Guler and Franco Mastantuono, found their game time limited.

From Barron's

Though Reagan would speak at career days and donate tours of the Reagan ranch near Santa Barbara for school fundraisers, Franco recalls Reagan’s presence during the fathers club’s annual chili cook-offs and barbecue competitions.

From Los Angeles Times

He professes a love for James Franco, drinking Guinness, thrifting, dancing in random bathrooms and delivering confessions from bed.

From Salon

Mireya’s gifts weren’t yet wrapped, so Franco guided her and her son to one of the many patio chairs in her backyard.

From Los Angeles Times