Francia
France (the country in Western Europe)
Definitions
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1
France — the sovereign nation in Western Europe, known for its culture, language, and cuisine.
“El verano pasado, mi familia viajó a Francia por primera vez.”
Last summer, my family traveled to France for the first time.
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2
France — used as a reference point for French culture, style, or origin (e.g., 'made in France').
“Este vino tan famoso viene directamente de Francia.”
This very famous wine comes directly from France.
Word forms
- Gender
- feminine
- Usage
- Proper noun — no article is typically required in standard Spanish, though 'la Francia' can occasionally appear in literary or archaic contexts. No plural form.
Proper noun referring specifically to the country of France. Unlike some country names in Spanish (e.g., 'el Perú'), Francia is almost always used without a definite article in modern, everyday Spanish.