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franco

 

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Noun franco has 1 sense
  1. Franco, Francisco Franco, El Caudillo - Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
    --1 is a kind of general, full general; dictator, potentate

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Franco

Noun (Proper)

1. Francisco Franco, commonly known as Franco, was a Spanish general and dictator who ruled over Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975. He came to power after winning the Spanish Civil War and established a repressive regime that lasted for almost four decades.

Example Sentence: Many historians consider Franco's rule as one of the darkest periods in Spain's history.

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Noun (Casual)

1. (slang) A person with a French origin or someone who speaks French as their first language.

Example Sentence: Marie is a Franco, living in Canada, who fluently speaks both English and French.

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Adjective

1. Of or relating to the country of France or its people.

Example Sentence: The franco cuisine is known for its exquisite flavors and delicate techniques.

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Adverb

1. Describing an action done in a manner characteristic of the French.

Example Sentence: The dancers gracefully and franco moved across the stage.

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