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Francian
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English
Pronunciation
en /ˈfɹɑːn.sɪ.ən/ /ˈfɹæn.sɪ.ən/ RP
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Francian.wav Southern England
en /ˈfɹæn.si.ən/ GA
en Fran ci an
Etymology 1
From en Francia -an.
Alternative forms
en Frankian
Adjective
?
Of or pertaining to Francia.
en 2019 Chrysalis: Metamorphosis of Odium 134 Jozef Borovský the Francian state.
Translations
of or pertaining to Francia
French: fr francien
Noun
A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Francia.
Translations
native or inhabitant of Francia
French: fr Francien m, fr Francienne f
Etymology 2
From en France -ian.
Adjective
?
Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.
en Francien
Of or pertaining to Anatole France.
en 1945 Marjorie Rickard McEwen Anatole France in the United States 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
en 1967 L'Esprit Créateur 7-8 210 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.
en 1970 Paul Philip Cloutier A Bergsonian Analysis of the Humor of Anatole France The power of the parodist was native to the Francian genius and was almost always implemented for reasons that finds support for its pejorative appraisal in France's lack of originality,
Translations
Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the Francian dialect
French: fr francien
of or pertaining to Anatole France
French: fr francien
Proper noun
+ dialect
The dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.
en Francien
Translations
dialect of the langue d'oïl
French: fr francien m
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