French Union

American  

noun

1. a former association of France and its overseas territories, colonies, and protectorates as constituted in 1946: superseded by the French Community in 1958.

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French Union British  

noun

1. a union of France with its dependencies (1946–58): replaced by the French Community

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Example Sentences

The event, one among dozens, was organised by the Paris office of the French Union of Bakers and Pastry Makers and sponsored by a group of dairy farmers from south-west France.

From BBC • May 5, 2024

More criticism came from the Commerce Alliance, the Union of Textile Industries and the French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries which issued a joint statement.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023

The French Union CGT union has warned that the biggest risk of the proposed merger between Renault and Fiat Chrysler is “to declare war on Nissan-Mitsubishi,” due to their apparent resistance to full mergers.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2019

Philippe Diallo, head of the French Union of Professional Football Clubs, asked about criticism of the Qatari-owned PSG offering a six-month internship in their PR department for €436 a month, €1000 below the minimum wage.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2012

V. Vincent, a pioneer in the woman movement, became president of the association, which was called the French Union for Woman Suffrage.

From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI by Harper, Ida Husted