French word

franco-allemand

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɑ̃koaləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveFranco-German

Example

Ils ont signé un accord franco-allemand.

They signed a Franco-German agreement.

Illustration for franco-allemand (Franco-German)

More examples

Un projet franco-allemand vise à soutenir l'innovation.

A Franco-German project aims to support innovation.

Core concept

A shared bridge linking French and German people, institutions, or results.

Common phrases

  • projet franco-allemand

    Franco-German project

  • initiative franco-allemande

    Franco-German initiative

  • échange franco-allemand

    Franco-German exchange

Similar words

européen: Relating to Europe.
bilatéral: Involving two countries or their relations.

Definition in French

Qui concerne ou résulte d'une relation, d'une coopération ou d'un mélange entre la France et l'Allemagne.

Word origin

Franco- is a combining form derived from the name of France, while allemand comes from an old Germanic name for the Alamanni.

Usage tips

  • In franco-allemande and franco-allemands, only allemand changes for gender and number, while franco- stays unchanged.

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