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CFA franc

CFA franc noun: a currency used in 12 African countries, guaranteed by the French treasury.

Noun

CFA franc (plural CFA francs)

  1. A currency used in 12 African countries, guaranteed by the French treasury.

Forms of CFA franc

pluralCFA francs

Origin of CFA franc

CFA stands for Communauté Financière d'Afrique ("Financial Community of Africa") or Communauté Financière Africaine ("African Financial Community").

Words formed from CFA franc

  • Central African CFA franc
  • West African CFA franc

Questions about CFA franc

What does CFA franc mean?
CFA franc means a currency used in 12 African countries, guaranteed by the French treasury.
What part of speech is CFA franc?
CFA franc is a noun.
What is the plural of CFA franc?
The plural of CFA franc is CFA francs.

Words near CFA franc in the dictionary

  1. cezve
  2. cezves
  3. cf
  4. cf.
  5. CFA
  6. CFA franc
  7. CFA francs
  8. CFAA
  9. CFAF
  10. CFAI
  11. CFAs

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