New France

noun

1. the French colonies and possessions in North America up to 1763.

New France

noun

1. the former French colonies and possessions in North America, most of which were lost to England and Spain by 1763: often restricted to the French possessions in Canada

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, in 1665, a leading French general, Alexandre de Prouville, arrived in New France.

From The Daily Beast

A rich harvest was offered in New France, where the natives lived almost like animals, without any knowledge of God.

From Project Gutenberg

New France has an exceedingly varied sea-coast, indented by bays and rivers, broken and irregular.

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What New France is, the nature of the country, what tribes inhabit it, and their customs.

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October 15, 1612, he was formally appointed commandant in New France.

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The enemy was dispersed; and we only desired a proclamation of war for the final destruction of the whole country of New France.

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