Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

france

/fɹæns/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.94 in modern English

Syllables
france
IPA
/fɹæns/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from French, famously held by—

Uncountable

name

A surname from French, famously held by—

Uncountable

name

Alternative form of Frances; A female given name; feminine of Francis.

Uncountable

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Etymology

From Middle English France, from Old French France, from Latin Francia, from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe, of unclear (but Proto-Germanic) origin. Believed to be most likely from Frankish *Frankō (“a Frank”), from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”). Compare Frank. Displaced native Old English Francland (see modern Frankland).

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Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /fɹæns/
  • British English: /fɹɑːns/

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

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Questions

How do you pronounce france?
The recorded pronunciation is /fɹæns/.
What does france mean?
A country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris.
Where does france come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce france

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