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Franca

American  
[frahn-kuh] / ˈfrɑ̃ kə /

noun

  1. a city in Sao Paulo state, SE Brazil.


Example Sentences

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Afterward, she suggests going to Lingua Franca, a restaurant situated along the river.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In the city of Franca, a three-year-old Estevao was already trying to join a local football school.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

At Granja Elena in Zona Franca, I enjoyed a tomato and scallop tartare that could entice even the staunchest carnivore.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

River for his concerts, Franca was the kind of spot he’d be pained to lose in his neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Afterward, Cherrie skinned the monkey and handed it over to Franca, the cook, who prepared it for dinner that night.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple