Fighting French

American  

noun

1. Free French.

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Example Sentences

To end the fighting, French authorities agreed to put New Caledonia on a pathway to independence.

From New York Times

At one point during the fighting, French general Joseph-Simon Gallieni commandeered 2,000 Paris taxicabs, which rushed thousands of French reinforcements to the frontlines.

From Literature

Both groups have been fighting French troops in Mali for more than a year, trying to establish an Islamic caliphate in the country.

From New York Times

France and the UK will work together to prevent young Muslims travelling to Syria for jihadist fighting, French President Francois Hollande says.

From BBC

While Western powers shun contact with Bashir due to the ICC Darfur charges, they worry his exit might lead to instability in one of Africa's biggest countries at a time when Islamist militants are fighting French troops in Mali and roam across sub-Saharan borders.

From Reuters