Franco
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.
Other words from Franco
- Fran·co·ism, noun
- Fran·co·ist, noun
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Other definitions for Franco- (2 of 2)
a combining form representing French or France: Francophile; Franco-Prussian.
Origin of Franco-
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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 PostIn 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 PostBy 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 PostRegular 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 | TimeFranco suggests scheduling a recurring appointment with a co-worker to catch up—at lunchtime, on Monday afternoons, whatever works for you both.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTOr 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThen, 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 | THE DAILY BEASTRogen 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 | THE DAILY BEASTOne 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThe plot broke down like the rest, and at the moment everything was overshadowed by the coming Franco-German war.
The Life of Mazzini | Bolton KingThe Franco-Prussian War was in progress, and this travesty was particularly timely.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow PaineThe 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 LymanWhat Lever pointed out during the early stages of the Franco-German war has come to pass.
The Crime Against Europe | Roger CasementBefore 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)
/ (ˈfræŋkəʊ, Spanish ˈfraŋko) /
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)
/ (ˈfræŋkəʊ-) /
indicating France or French: Franco-Prussian
Origin of Franco-
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