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
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
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 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 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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