Francian

Syllables: Fran·ci·an/ˈfɹɑːn.sɪ.ən/US/ˈfɹæn.si.ən/

Francian adjective: of or pertaining to Francia.

Adjective (1)

Francian

Of or pertaining to Francia.
- […] the Francian state.2019, Jozef Borovský, Chrysalis: Metamorphosis of Odium, page 134

Francian (plural Francians)

Francian

Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

Synonyms:

Francien
Of or pertaining to Anatole France.
- But it is to be hoped in view of [Anatole] France's qualities and influence, that something like an impartial evaluation of the man may ultimately be achieved. […] Mr. Dargan has "checked and verified with admirable patience every item of Francian lore," Mr. Michaud said[…]1945, Marjorie Rickard McEwen, Anatole France in the United States
- From then on, Mr. Jefferson traces [Anatole] France's gradual political involvement, and in particular his fortunes with socialism […] Because, just before the War, Francian doctrines were at odds with a rising tide of nationalism, France's literary reputation began to suffer.1967, L'Esprit Créateur, volumes 7-8, page 210

Francian

The dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

Synonyms:

Francien

From Francia + -an.

From France + -ian.

What does Francian mean?: Francian means of or pertaining to Francia.
What part of speech is Francian?: Francian can be an adjective, a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Francian?: Francian is pronounced /ˈfɹɑːn.sɪ.ən/ (UK).

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