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Franco-American

American  
[frang-koh-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈfræŋ koʊ əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

noun

  1. an American of French or French Canadian descent.


adjective

  1. of or relating to both France and America.

Etymology

Origin of Franco-American

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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At Faÿ’s request, she produced a letter to be read at his trial, praising his devotion to Franco-American relations.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

Derby Line resident Jonas Horsky, a Franco-American who frequents the library for its bilingual catalogue, told AFP he felt "nostalgic" for the days of unencumbered cross-border travel.

From Barron's Oct. 25, 2025

We drove past the well-manicured lawns in the Franco-American neighborhoods, through the pristine campus of Bates College.

From Slate Dec. 4, 2024

Before his Oval Office meeting with Biden, Macron emphasized that close Franco-American coordination will be necessary to resolve the economic turmoil wrought by the war in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2022

Showing a natural resourcefulness, he had little money but got himself hired as an au pair, or domestic assistant, to a Franco-American family.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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