Franco-American

American  

[frang-koh-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈfræŋ koʊ əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

noun

1. an American of French or French Canadian descent.

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adjective

1. of or relating to both France and America.

Etymology

Origin of Franco-American

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Safdie said the 29-year-old Franco-American actor was tailor-made for the title role and wholly committed to the project from the get-go.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

At Faÿ’s request, she produced a letter to be read at his trial, praising his devotion to Franco-American relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

We drove past the well-manicured lawns in the Franco-American neighborhoods, through the pristine campus of Bates College.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024

President Joe Biden next week in a rare state visit aimed at highlighting Franco-American friendship rather than the bitter economic competition between the two sides of the pond.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2022

Showing a natural resourcefulness, he had little money but got himself hired as an au pair, or domestic assistant, to a Franco-American family.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French