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Franco
1[frang-koh, frahng-kaw]
noun
Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.
Franco-
2a combining form representing French or France:
Francophile; Franco-Prussian.
Franco
1/ ˈfraŋko, ˈfræŋkəʊ /
noun
Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II
Franco-
2/ ˈڰæŋəʊ- /
combining form
indicating France or French
Franco-Prussian
Other Word Forms
- Francoism noun
- Francoist noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Franco1
Example Sentences
“Kelly’s behavior is one of the most interesting topics to discuss because it’s still a mystery to this day,” Franco says, recalling Bensimon’s assertion that Frankel was trying to kill her.
Franco agreed, saying he had fun sourcing artwork from Black artists that matched Ingerslev’s color palette and also contained themes pertinent to the show.
As the party rages on, Dave Franco gets in on the action as a party-hardy version of himself, hilariously sending up his party bro persona from movies like "Neighbors" and "21 Jump Street."
Franco Baresi used to break lines some 40 years ago, while in England Rio Ferdinand became renowned for this feature of his game in the 2000s.
Alfie Franco, 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, appeared at Leeds Crown Court earlier charged with murdering the teenager and possessing a knife in a public place.
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