Franco

[ frang-koh; Spanish frahng-kaw ]

/ ˈfræŋ koʊ; Spanish ˈfrɑŋ kɔ /

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noun

Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-Bahamonde; "El 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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OTHER WORDS FROM Franco

Fran·co·ism, nounFran·co·ist, noun

Words nearby Franco

Francis turbine, Francis Xavier, francium, francize, Franck, Franco, Franco-American, Franco-Belgian system, Franco, Francisco, francolin, Franconia

Other definitions for Franco (2 of 2)

Franco-

a combining form representing French or France: Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Origin of Franco-

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

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How to use Franco in a sentence

That chasm reached 29 when Trey Mancini and Anthony Santander singled with two outs in the sixth and Franco followed with a groundout.
Orioles’ skid reaches 14 games with extra-innings loss to visiting Twins|Nathan Ruiz|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
By the time Franco declared victory in April 1939, the International Brigades had been disbanded and most of the foreign fighters had returned home.
Josep Almudéver Mateu, last-known survivor of the International Brigades who fought Franco, dies at 101|Phil Davison|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
In late 1936, he was sent to the front lines to attack a group of Franco’s forces that had taken Teruel, a key town on the road to the capital, Madrid.
Josep Almudéver Mateu, last-known survivor of the International Brigades who fought Franco, dies at 101|Phil Davison|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
Regular Spanish units that joined Franco’s army were little better.
My Father Fled Fascism in Spain—and Taught Me How Lies Can Destroy a Democracy|Sebastian Junger|May 19, 2021|Time

Franco suggests scheduling a recurring appointment with a co-worker to catch up—at lunchtime, on Monday afternoons, whatever works for you both.
How to Stay Social When You Never See Your Work Friends|Anna Goldfarb|March 1, 2021|Time
But the film lags during long stretches—particularly in the middle, when Franco and Rogen are separated from one-another.
Sony’s ‘The Interview’: A Glorious, Patriotic, and Katy Perry-Filled Mess|Marlow Stern|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or perhaps Franco, meta-celeb extraordinaire, could star in the movie himself?
Kim Jong Un, Avert Your Eyes: Sony’s ‘The Interview’ Gets the Porn Parody Treatment|Aurora Snow|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, Rogen convinces Franco to drink some contaminated water from a stream—which causes the 127 Hours Oscar nominee to dry-heave.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious|Marlow Stern|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rogen refuses to share his toilet paper with Franco, and then they run into trouble starting a fire.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious|Marlow Stern|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One fan asks Franco, in severely broken English, for “advices” on becoming an actress.
James and the Giant Internet Company: Franco and AOL Get Kissy Faces|Amy Zimmerman|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The plot broke down like the rest, and at the moment everything was overshadowed by the coming Franco-German war.
The Life of Mazzini|Bolton King
The Franco-Prussian War was in progress, and this travesty was particularly timely.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
The father was reared to manhood and pursued his education in his native country and served throughout the Franco-Prussian war.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
What Lever pointed out during the early stages of the Franco-German war has come to pass.
The Crime Against Europe|Roger Casement
Before the Franco Prussian war no such distinctive organization existed.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham

British Dictionary definitions for Franco (1 of 2)

Franco

/ (ˈfræŋkəʊ, Spanish ˈfraŋko) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for Franco (2 of 2)

Franco-

/ (ˈfræŋkəʊ-) /

combining form

indicating France or FrenchFranco-Prussian

Word Origin for Franco-

from Medieval Latin Francus, from Late Latin: Frank

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