Anglo-French

[ang-gloh-french]

adjective

1. belonging to, relating to, or involving England and France, or the people of the two countries.

2. of or relating to the Anglo-French dialect.

noun

1. Also called Anglo-Norman. the dialect of French current in England from the Norman Conquest to the end of the Middle Ages. AF, A.F.

Anglo-French

adjective

1. of or relating to England and France

2. of or relating to Anglo-French

noun

1. the Norman-French language of medieval England

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anglo-French¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

In 1938, the alternative was a full-scale Anglo-French invasion of Germany from the West.

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Archaeologists said Anglo-French kings in Britain and Ireland were known for constructing rectangular towers, and they suggested Finlaggan's was built as a sign of power and wealth.

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The Bayeux Tapestry, which dates back to the 11th Century, charts a contested time in Anglo-French relations, as Anglo Saxon dominance was replaced by Norman rule.

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The details of every aspect of today's Anglo-French arrangement will need to be tested.

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After creating the bag for the Anglo-French singer and actress, Hermès put the bag into commercial production, and it remains one of the most exclusive status symbols in fashion.

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