French Union

noun

1. a former association of France and its overseas territories, colonies, and protectorates as constituted in 1946: superseded by the French Community in 1958.

French Union

noun

1. a union of France with its dependencies (1946–58): replaced by the French Community

Example Sentences

The event, one among dozens, was organised by the Paris office of the French Union of Bakers and Pastry Makers and sponsored by a group of dairy farmers from south-west France.

From BBC

The announcement came after a major French union warned of possible strikes, including at hospitals, during the Paris Olympics, when massive influx of people is expected in the French capital.

From Seattle Times

A major French union warned of possible strikes, including at hospitals, during the Paris Olympics, when a massive influx of people is in the French capital.

From Seattle Times

More criticism came from the Commerce Alliance, the Union of Textile Industries and the French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries which issued a joint statement.

From BBC

The French union CGT said this week that its members at the government agency that provides red carpets, flags and furniture would not take part, prompting officials to say that others would handle the customary arrangements for the monarch’s arrival, according to French media.

From Washington Post