faat3 laan4 sai1 gung6 wo4 gwok3法蘭西共和國法兰西共和国
Jyutpingfaat3 laan4 sai1 gung6 wo4 gwok3
Yalefaat làahn sāi guhng wòh gwok
Definition
The French Republic; France.
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How it's used
Formal names of countries are rarely used in daily conversation, where people simply say 法國. Using the full title sounds like a geography textbook or a formal diplomatic announcement. It is almost never used when talking about travel or food.
Examples
The French Republic is a European country.
Do you know where the French Republic is?
Related words
Common phrases
Government of the French Republic
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Grammar guides
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