Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An American of French or French-Canadian ancestry.
- adjective Of or relating to the Franco-Americans.
- adjective Of or relating to France and America.
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- noun an American who was born in France or whose ancestors were French
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Examples
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Given Bush's Normandy speech about the true strength of Franco-American relations, it would be inappropriate to joke about the price of soap in France.
What Determines Exchange Rates?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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Just wanting to get something in me, take a shower and get out, I went over to the kitchen cabinet, hunched down and hunted through the cans until I found a can of Franco-American spaghetti.
Sam In Paradise Alex Austin 2011
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Owners who are alums of Le Bernardin and a menu of fine and inventive Franco-American dishes.
French Accents Monica Williams 2011
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Daddy, Mom, and Anderson ate steak and potatoes, and we kids ate Franco-American spaghetti straight out of the can with a fork, all together, like one big, happy, freako, pre–Jerry Springer family.
Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011
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Before the trip was over, she had caught the eye of Thibaut de Saint Phalle, a Franco-American naval officer recruited by the OSS to work behind enemy lines in France, who at the last minute had had his travel orders changed to the Far East.
A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011
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The phrase may not be Mr. Fumaroli's happiest, but Franklin worked the trick: The Franco-American treaty was signed in March 1778, and the French came to the aid of the Americans in their battle with King George.
Why They All Came to Versailles Frederic Raphael 2011
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Alcatel's exclusive talks to sell its corporate-phone business to private-equity firm Permira have lapsed in a setback for a deal that could bring in $1.5 billion or more for the Franco-American communications-gear maker.
What's News 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent 's exclusive talks to sell its corporate-phone business to private-equity firm Permira have lapsed, according to people familiar with the matter, in a setback for a deal that could bring in $1.5 billion or more for the Franco-American communications-gear maker.
Alcatel Deal Falls Flat Dana Cimilluca 2011
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In a statement made in a filing to the French market regulator, the Franco-American equipment maker said that no decisions had been made over the unit, which sells switches and telephones to clients that include call centers.
Alcatel Weighs Future of Enterprise Unit Max Colchester 2011
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The prospects did not look good, however, as the Franco-American extradition treaty of 1911 did not cover the crime of espionage and specifically barred extradition on political charges.
A Covert Affair Jennet Conant 2011
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