Definition: Meaning of, France in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ frɑːns /
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a country in western Europe and a member of the EU . Population: 60,700,000 (2001). Capital: Paris. France is famous especially for its art, good food, and fine wines.
the South of France the part of France along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, from Marseilles to the French border with Monaco. It is also called the 'Riviera' and it includes the CôTE D'AZUR . This area is a popular place for people to go on holiday. In the past only very rich people went there, and many fashionable, rich, and famous people still go to places such as Cannes, Nice, and St Tropez.
a famous bicycle race that takes place in France each year. The race goes all over France and continues for about three weeks. On each day the rider who is leading the race wears a special yellow shirt.