Franco-American

[ frang-koh-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

noun
  1. an American of French or French Canadian descent.

adjective
  1. of or relating to both France and America.

Origin of Franco-American

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Words Nearby Franco-American

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How to use Franco-American in a sentence

  • Decidedly he was not in the same class with this heroic Franco-American.

    Painted Veils | James Huneker