Francian

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈfɹænsɪ.ən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈfɹænsi.ən/

Etymology 1

From Francia +‎ -an.

Alternative forms

• Frankian

Adjective

Francian

1. Of or pertaining to Francia.
   • 2019, Jozef Borovský, Chrysalis: Metamorphosis of Odium, page 134:

     […] the Francian state.

Translations

of or pertaining to Francia

• French: francien (fr)

Noun

Francian (plural Francians)

1. A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Francia.

Translations

native or inhabitant of Francia

• French: Francien (fr) m, Francienne (fr) f

Etymology 2

From France +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Francian

1. Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

   Synonym: Francien

2. Of or pertaining to Anatole France.
   • 1945, Marjorie Rickard McEwen, Anatole France in the United States:

     But it is to be hoped in view of [Anatole] France's qualities and influence, that something like an impartial evaluation of the man may ultimately be achieved. […] Mr. Dargan has "checked and verified with admirable patience every item of Francian lore," Mr. Michaud said […]

   • 1967, L'Esprit Créateur, volumes 7-8, page 210:

     From then on, Mr. Jefferson traces [Anatole] France's gradual political involvement, and in particular his fortunes with socialism […] Because, just before the War, Francian doctrines were at odds with a rising tide of nationalism, France's literary reputation began to suffer.

   • 1970, Paul Philip Cloutier, A Bergsonian Analysis of the Humor of Anatole France:

     The power of the parodist was native to the Francian genius and was almost always implemented for reasons that […] finds support for its pejorative appraisal in France's lack of originality,  […]

Translations

Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the Francian dialect

• French: francien (fr)

of or pertaining to Anatole France

• French: francien (fr)

Proper noun

Francian

1. The dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

   Synonym: Francien

Translations

dialect of the langue d'oïl

• French: francien (fr) m