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Encyclopedia > French in the United States
French language spread in the United States. Counties marked in yellow are those where 6-12% of the population speak French at home; brown, 12-18%; red, over 18%. The census response "Cajun" and French-based creole languages are not included.
French language spread in the United States. Counties marked in yellow are those where 6-12% of the population speak French at home; brown, 12-18%; red, over 18%. The census response "Cajun" and French-based creole languages are not included.

The French language is spoken as a minority language in the United States. French speakers are particularly located in southern Louisiana and in northern New England. French is the second most-spoken language in four states: Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (693x773, 47 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): French language Languages of the United States French in the United States ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (693x773, 47 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): French language Languages of the United States French in the United States ... Cajun French (sometimes called Louisiana Regional French [2]) is one of three varieties or dialects of the French language spoken primarily in the U.S. state of Louisiana, specifically in the southern parishes. ... A French creole, more properly French-based creole language, is a creole language with substantial influence from the French language. ... French (français, langue française) is one of the most important Romance languages, outnumbered in speakers only by Spanish and Portuguese. ... A minority language is a language spoken by a minority of the population of a country. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ...


Cajun French is spoken in some parts of Louisiana (a colony of France from 1682 to 1762 and again from 1800 until it was sold to the United States in 1803). Cajuns are descendants of the Acadians who were expelled by the British in 1755 from what is now Nova Scotia. Canadian French is also spoken in parts of northern New England in the form of either Quebec French or Acadian French, a legacy of significant immigration from Canada between 1880 and 1930. More than 13 million Americans claim some French ancestry, and 1.6 million over the age of five speak the language at home [1], making French either the third or fourth most-spoken language in the country, behind English, Spanish, and - if Chinese languages such as Mandarin and Cantonese are grouped together - Chinese. Some Americans of French heritage who have lost the language are currently attempting to revive it, with varying degrees of success[citation needed]. The city of Miami is home to a large Francophone community, consisting of French expatriates, Haitians, and French Canadians (although the Haitians mainly speak French as their second language, their first being Haitian Creole); there is also a growing community of Francophone Arabs in and around Orlando. Many retired individuals from Quebec have moved to Florida or winter there. Cajun French (sometimes called Louisiana Regional French [2]) is one of three varieties or dialects of the French language spoken primarily in the U.S. state of Louisiana, specifically in the southern parishes. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF... For the musical, see Louisiana Purchase (musical) and Louisiana Purchase (film). ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Le Grand Dérangement is the French name for the Great Expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British in 1755. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Canadian French is an umbrella term for the dialects or varieties of French found in Canada [1] and areas of French Canadian settlement in the United States. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article is on all of the Northern and Southwestern Chinese dialects. ... This article is about all of the Cantonese (Yue) dialects. ... “Miami” redirects here. ... Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen) is a creole language based on the French language. ... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...


Until the 1980s, French was the most popular foreign language studied in the United States. (Indeed, French has traditionally been the foreign language of choice for English-speakers across the globe.) That distinction has since been claimed by Spanish — likely a consequence of increased interest in Latin America and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. French is currently the second-most studied foreign language in the country, behind Spanish and ahead of German. Most U.S. high schools and universities offer French-language courses, and degree programs in the language are common. The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

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Francophone communities

More than 1,000 inhabitants

Fewer than 1,000 inhabitants Seal of Madawaska, ME Madawaska is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. ... Location of Fort Kent in Aroostook County, Maine Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. ... Van Buren is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. ... Frenchville is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. ...

Eagle Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. ... St. ... St. ... Grand Isle is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. ... Saint John Plantation is a plantation in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. ... Hamlin is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. ...

Counties and parishes with the highest proportion of French-speakers

Note: speakers of French-based creole languages are not included in percentages. A French creole, more properly French-based creole language, is a creole language with substantial influence from the French language. ...

St. ... Evangeline Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Vermilion Parish (French: Paroisse de Vermilion) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Aroostook County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ... Acadia Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Avoyelles (French: Paroisse des Avoyelles) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Assumption Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... St. ... Coos County (pronounced with two syllables) is a county in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, including the whole of the states northern panhandle. ... Jefferson Davis Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Lafayette Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Androscoggin County is a county located in the state of Maine. ...

Seasonal migrations

Florida, and a few other resort regions (most notably Old Orchard Beach, Maine and Cape May, New Jersey) popular are visited in large numbers by francophone Québecois during winter and summer breaks. Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... Pier at Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach is a census-designated place located in York County, Maine. ... Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Cape May City highlighted in Cape May County. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ...


French Place-Names

Many places in the United States have names of French origin, a legacy of past French exploration and rule over much of the land and in honor of French help during the founding of the country:


Alabama

Bay Minette is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. ... Bayou La Batre is a city located in Mobile County, Alabama. ... Belle Fontaine, Alabama is an area on the western shore of Mobile Bay. ... Bon Secour, Alabama (postal zip code 36511) is located along the eastern coastline of Bon Secour Bay, (a contiguous bay that sits to the east of Mobile Bay). ... Citronelle is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. ... Dauphin Island is a barrier island on the western edge of Mobile Bay. ... Coat of Arms of the Dauphins of France. ... It has been suggested that List of people from Mobile, Alabama be merged into this article or section. ...

Alaska

Location in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska Coordinates: Country United States State Alaska Borough Juneau City and Borough Founded 1881 Incorporated 1890  - Mayor Bruce Botelho Area    - City  3,255. ... Joesph Juneau Joseph Juneau (1836 - 1899) was a miner and prospector from Canada who was born in Saint-Paul-LHermite, in Québec. ...

Arizona

  • Picket Wire, Arizona (Corruption of French Purgatoire "Purgatory")

Arkansas

Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Belleville is a city located in Yell County, Arkansas. ... Fayetteville is a college town in Washington County, Arkansas, USA and home to the University of Arkansas. ... Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Pulaski Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 Government  - Mayor Mark Stodola Area  - City  116. ... Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ... Paris is a city located in Logan County, Arkansas. ... Smackover is a city in Union County, Arkansas, United States. ... To anglicise (or in North American English anglicize) is to adapt a foreign word into the English language, often modifying its form to correspond to standard English French demoiselle, meaning little lady. Another common type of anglicisation is the inclusion of a foreign article as part of a noun (eg. ... Species About 250 species; see text Rhus is a genus approximately 250 species of woody shrubs and small trees in the family Anacardiaceae. ...

California

Artois, California, is an unincorporated community in Glenn County, in the northern Sacramento Valley of California. ... Artois is a former province of northern France. ... Bel-Air is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California. ... Fremont (IPA: ) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs. ... John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to slavery. ... Lafayette is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. ... Location of Montclair in California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County San Bernardino Incorporated (city) 1956-04-25 [3] Government  - Mayor Paul M. Eaton [1]  - City Manager Lee C. McDougal [2] Area  - City  5. ...

Colorado

  • Laporte, Colorado (from la porte, "the door." One of several American communities named "La Porte," "Laporte" or "LaPorte.")

Laporte (also spelled LaPorte) is an unincorporated town, a U.S. Census Bureau Census Designated Place (CDP), and a U.S. Post Office located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. ...

Delaware

This article is about the U.S. State of Delaware. ... Thomas West, 3rd (or 12th) Baron De La Warr (July 9, 1577 - June 7, 1618), was the Englishman for whom the state, river, and American Indian tribe called Delaware (in the United States) were named. ...

Florida

Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Escambia County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... Duval County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Wiliam Pope Duval William Pope DuVal (September 4, 1784–March 19, 1854) was the first governor of Florida Territory, serving from April 17, 1822 until April 24, 1834. ... LaBelle is a city located in Hendry County, Florida. ...

Georgia

LaGrange is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. ...

Hawaii

Fort DeRussy is a United States military reservation in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii under the jurisdiction of the United States Army. ... From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists. ...

Idaho

“Boise” redirects here. ... Coeur dAlene (IPA: ) is the county seat and largest city of Kootenai County, Idaho. ...

Illinois

Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... Belleville is a city in St. ... Creve Coeur is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. ... Incorporated City in 1925. ... Incorporated City in 1834. ... Louis Jolliet, also known Louis Joliet (baptised September 21, 1645 – 1700), was a Canadian explorer born in Quebec who is important for his discoveries in North America. ... Downtown La Grange, Illinois La Grange is a suburb of Chicago in Cook County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... The city of La Salle is located in LaSalle County, Ill. ... Engraving of Cavelier de La Salle A later engraving of Robert de LaSalle Memorial Plaque to de La Salle in Rouen René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de LaSalle (November 22, 1643 – March 19, 1687) was a French explorer. ... Marseilles is a city located in La Salle County, Illinois. ... Prairie du Rocher is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. ... Versailles is a village located in Brown County, Illinois. ...

Iowa

“Des Moines” redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: , Country United States State Iowa County Dubuque Incorporated 1833 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Roy D. Buol  - City manager Michael C. Van Milligen Area  - City 71. ... An Artists Conception of Julien Dubuque Julien Dubuque was a French Canadian who arrived near what now is known as Dubuque, Iowa - which was named after him. ...

Indiana

Lafayette (IPA: ) is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, 63 miles (101 km) northwest of Indianapolis. ... Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757 – May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... LaPorte is a city located in LaPorte County, Indiana. ... Terre Haute (IPA: ) is a city in Vigo County, Indiana near the states western border with Illinois. ... The city of Vincennes is the county seat of Knox County, Indiana. ... Versailles (pronounced locally Ver-sales)is a town in Ripley County, Indiana, United States. ... Delaware County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Muncie (IPA: ) is a city in Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. ... Fayette County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... Dubois County is a county located in the state of Indiana, and was established in 1817. ... Historic county courthouse in Lagrange, built in the 1870s. ...

Kansas

La Cygne is a city located in Linn County, Kansas. ... The Marais des Cygnes River (muhr-ee duh SEEN) is a principal tributary of the Osage River, about 140 mi (225 km) long, in eastern Kansas and western Missouri in the United States. ...

Kentucky

Cities

Counties “Louisville” redirects here. ... Louis XVI Louis XVI (August 23, 1754 - January 21, 1793), was King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then King of the French in 1791-1792. ... Paris is a city that was settled in 1775 and is in Bourbon County, Kentucky, 113 miles (182 km) east of Louisville Ky. ... Versailles is a city located in Woodford County, Kentucky. ... La Grange is a city located in Oldham County, Kentucky. ... Bellefonte is a city located in Greenup County, Kentucky. ... Bellemeade is a city located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ... Bellevue is a city located in Campbell County, Kentucky. ... Frenchburg is a city located in Menifee County, Kentucky. ... La Center is a city located in Ballard County, Kentucky. ... LaFayette is a city located in Christian County, Kentucky. ...

Bourbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Also see:  Early Modern France The House of Bourbon is an important European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty. ... A European is primarily a person who was born into one of the countries within the continent of Europe. ... A Royal House or Dynasty is a sort of family name used by royalty. ... Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... The references in this article would be clearer with a different and/or consistent style of citation, footnoting or external linking. ... ... Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin (January 29, 1761 – August 12, 1849) was a Swiss-American ethnologist, linguist, politician, diplomat, Congressman, and the longest-serving United States Secretary of the Treasury. ... Swiss Americans are Americans of Swiss descent. ... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... LaRue County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... A family of Russian settlers in the Caucasus region, ca. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Francis Marion (February 26, 1732–February 27, 1795) was a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and later Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War. ...

Louisiana

Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... Louis XIV King of France and Navarre By Hyacinthe Rigaud (1701) Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné) (September 5, 1638–September 1, 1715) reigned as King of France and King of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death. ... The small city of Abbeville is the parish seat of Vermilion Parish, in the US state of Louisiana, 150 miles (241 km) southwest of New Orleans. ... Collégiale St Vulfran Beffroi Abbeville is a city in the Picardie région, in the north of France. ... Nickname: Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Location of Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Government  - Mayor Melvin Kip Holden (D) Area  - City  79. ... Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place located in St. ... , Belle Chasse is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. ... , The unincorporated community of Chalmette is the parish seat of St. ... Chataignier is a village located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. ... Des Allemands is a census-designated place and town in south-eastern Louisiana. ... Destrehan is a census-designated place located in St. ... Jean Noel Destréhan, Louisiana State Museum Jean Noel Destréhan (1754-October 8, 1823) was a Creole politician in Louisiana and one-time owner of Destréhan Plantation, one of Louisianas most famous ante-bellum historical landmarks. ... This article is about an ethnic culture in Louisiana, USA. For uses of the term Creole in other countries and cultures, see Creole (disambiguation). ... Dulac is a census-designated place and town located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. ... Grosse Tete is a village located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. ... Jean Lafitte is a town located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ... Jean Lafitte (1776 - 1854?), was a famous pirate in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. ... Lafayette is a city on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757–May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... Fayetteville is the name of several places in the United States of America. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ... Laplace (sometimes spelled LaPlace or La Place) is a census-designated place located in St. ... Mandeville is a city in St. ... Bernard de Marigny (1785-1868) Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville, (1785 - 1868) (also known as Bernard de Marigny) was a French-creole American nobleman, playboy[1], politician, and President of the Louisiana Senate between 1822-23. ... , Metairie (local pronunciations , ) is a suburb of New Orleans. ... Chopping cotton on rented land near White Plains, Greene County, Ga. ... NOLA redirects here. ... Philippe of Orléans Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, Philippe Charles (August 2, 1674 – December 2, 1723) called Duke of Chartres (1674–1701), and then Duke of Orléans (1701–1723) was Regent of France from 1715 to 1723. ... Paradis is a census-designated place located in St. ... Point a la Hache is an unincorporated village or place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. ... Pointe Coupee Parish, pronounced Point Coo-Pea in English (French: Paroisse de la Pointe Coupée), is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ...

Maine

Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Maine is one of the traditional provinces of France. ... Calais is a city in the state of Maine in the United States on the St. ... Frenchville is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. ... Paris is a town located in Oxford County, Maine. ... Presque Isle is a city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. ...

Maryland

Location in Maryland Coordinates: County Harford County Incorporated 1785 Mayor John P. Correri, Jr. ... Le Havre is a city in Normandy, northern France, on the English Channel, at the mouth of the Seine. ...

Massachusetts

  Settled: 1693 â€“ Incorporated: 1797 Zip Code(s): 02653 â€“ Area Code(s): 508 / 774 Official website: http://www. ... Louis-Philippe-Joseph dOrléans, by Antoine-François Callet Louis Philippe Joseph II, Duke of Orléans (April 13, 1747 – November 6, 1793), called Philippe Égalité, was a member of a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon, the dynasty then ruling France. ... Duke of Orléans is one of the most important titles in the French peerage, dating back at least to the 14th century. ... Revere is a city located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts and borders Winthrop, East Boston and Chelsea to the south, Everett and Malden to the west, Saugus and Lynn to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. ... For the song by the Beastie Boys, see Paul Revere (song). ... From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists. ...

Michigan

Belleville is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Berrien County is a county located in the extreme southwest of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. ... Statue of Cadillac commemorating his landing in Detroit Antoine Laumet, dit de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac (March 5, 1658-October 15, 1730), a French explorer, was a colourful figure in the history of New France. ... Charlevoix is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix (29 October 1682 - 1 February 1761) was a French Jesuit traveller and historian distinguished as the first historian of New France. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... Capital Quebec Language(s) French Religion Roman Catholicism Government Monarchy King See List of French monarchs Governor See list of Governors Legislature Sovereign Council of New France Historical era Ancien Régime in France  - Royal Control 1655  - Articles of Capitulation of Quebec 1759  - Articles of Capitulation of Montreal 1760  - Treaty... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Ecorse is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Grand Blanc is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Grand Marais, Michigan is a community located on Lake Superior in Michigans Upper Peninsula, and is served by Michigan State Highway 77. ... Gratiot County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Grosse Ile Township is township in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This article is about the incorporated city of Grosse Pointe. ... Isle Royale National Park is a U.S. National Park in the state of Michigan. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... LAnse is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Father Jacques Marquette (French: Père Jacques Marquette) (June 10, 1637–May 18, 1675) and Louis Jolliet were the first Europeans to see and map the Mississippi River. ... Montcalm County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Portrait of Montcalm Image of Montcalm leading his troops by Toronto printer Ralph Clark Stone. ... Combatants France First Nations allies: Algonquin Lenape Wyandot Ojibwa Ottawa Shawnee Great Britain American Colonies Iroquois Confederacy Strength 3,900 regulars 7,900 militia 2,200 natives (1759) 50,000 regulars and militia (1759) Casualties 3,000 killed, wounded or captured 10,400 killed, wounded or captured The French and... Montmorency County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Montmorency is the name of one of the oldest and most distinguished families in France, derived from the city of Montmorency, now in the Val-dOise département, in the immediate neighborhood of Enghien-les-Bains and Saint-Denis, and about 9 m. ... Capital Quebec Language(s) French Religion Roman Catholicism Government Monarchy King See List of French monarchs Governor See list of Governors Legislature Sovereign Council of New France Historical era Ancien Régime in France  - Royal Control 1655  - Articles of Capitulation of Quebec 1759  - Articles of Capitulation of Montreal 1760  - Treaty... Presque Isle Township is a township in Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Nickname: The Soo Location of Sault Ste. ... St. ... Saint Ignace, usually written as St. ... Ignatius of Loyola Saint Ignatius of Loyola (December 24, 1491? – July 31, 1556), baptized Íñigo López de Loyola, was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order commonly known as the Jesuits that was established to strengthen the Church, initially against Protestantism. ... Aerial view of the harbor at St. ...

Minnesota

Baudette is a city in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. ... Duluth is the county seat of St. ... Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut (c. ... A view of downtown Grand Marais, the harbor, and Lake Superior. ... Hennepin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Father Louis Hennepin. ... A painting of Father Louis Hennepin discovering Saint Anthony Falls. ... Red River cart at Saint Cloud St. ... Established in 1975, Voyageurs National Park is a United States National Park in northern Minnesota near the town of International Falls. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ...

Mississippi

Bay Saint Louis is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. ... Biloxi Lighthouse (of 1848) Biloxi () is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the U.S.. The 2000 census recorded the population as 50,644. ... DIberville is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. ... Pierre Le Moyne dIberville. ... Capital Quebec Language(s) French Religion Roman Catholicism Government Monarchy King See List of French monarchs Governor See list of Governors Legislature Sovereign Council of New France Historical era Ancien Régime in France  - Royal Control 1655  - Articles of Capitulation of Quebec 1759  - Articles of Capitulation of Montreal 1760  - Treaty... Gautier (go-Chay) is a city along the Gulf of Mexico, west of Pascagoula, in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. ... Broadly defined, homesteading is a lifestyle of simple, agrarian self-sufficiency. ...

Missouri

Creve Coeur is a city located in St. ... Portage Des Sioux is a city in St. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Louis IX of France, as painted by El Greco in the 16th Century. ... Ste. ... Versailles is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. ...

Montana

Chouteau County is a county located in the state of Montana. ... Chouteau was the name of French fur-trading family in the Midwest. ... Havre (IPA ) is a city in Hill County, Montana, is said to be named after the city of Le Havre in France[1][2], although this is disputed by some inhabitants. ... Le Havre is a city in Normandy, northern France, on the English Channel, at the mouth of the Seine. ...

Nebraska

Du Bois is a village located in Pawnee County, Nebraska. ... Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ...

Nevada

Lamoille is a rural hamlet in Elko County in the northeastern section of the state of Nevada in the western United States. ... Pioche is a town located in Lincoln County, Nevada, of which it is the county seat. ...

New Hampshire

Fremont is a town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. ... John C. Frémont John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813-July 13, 1890), birth name John Charles Fremon [Harvey, p. ...

New Jersey

Seal of Bayonne Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. ... Bayonne (French: Bayonne, pronounced ; Gascon Occitan and Basque: Baiona) is a city and commune of southwest France at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, of which it is a sous-préfecture. ... Map of Montclair Township in Essex County Montclair is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. ...

New Mexico

Bayard is a city located in Grant County, New Mexico. ... Clovis, New Mexico is a small city in Curry County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of approximately 32,700 (2000 census). ... Clovis I (variously spelled Chlodowech or Chlodwig, giving modern French Louis and modern German Ludwig) (c. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ...

New York

Chateaugay is a town located in Franklin County, New York. ... Chateauguay is a ville (city) in southwestern Quebec south of Montreal on Lac St-Louis (part of the St. ... Power plant along Lake Erie in Dunkirk Dunkirk is a city located in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,131. ... Massena is a town in St. ... Andr Mass na (May 6, 1758 - April 4, 1817), Duke of Rivoli, Prince of Essling, was a French soldier in the armies of Napoleon and a Marshal of France. ... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... New Rochelle City Hall New Roc City New Rochelle (French: Nouvelle-Rochelle) is a city in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of New York in Westchester County, 16 miles (26 km) from Grand Central Terminal in New York City and 2 miles north of the border with... La Rochelle is a city and commune of western France, and a seaport on the Atlantic Ocean (population 78,000 in 2004). ... Rouses Point is a village located in Clinton County, New York. ...

North Carolina

Beaufort (pronounced BO-furt / IPA: ) is a town that everybody loves in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. ... Cross Creek Linear Park Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ... Lenoir is a city located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. ...

North Dakota

Bottineau is a city located in Bottineau County, North Dakota. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Mestizo. ... Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota in the United States. ...

Ohio

The Auglaize River is a tributary of the Maumee River, approximately 100 mi (161 km) long, in northwestern Ohio in the United States. ... City nickname: The Peak of Ohio Location in the state of Ohio Founded 1820 County Logan County Mayor Robert C. Lentz Area  - Total  - Water 22. ... Belmont County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Champaign County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Clermont County is a county located in the state of Ohio, just east of Cincinnati. ... Fayette County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Marie-Joseph-Paul-Roch-Yves-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (September 6, 1757 – May 20, 1834), was a French aristocrat most famous for his participation in the American Revolutionary War and early French Revolution. ... Gallia County (pronunciation: GAL-yuh) is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Gaul (Latin: ) was the name given,in ancient times, to the region of Western Europe comprising present-day northern Italy, France, Belgium, western Switzerland and the parts of the Netherlands and Germany on the west bank of the Rhine river. ... Huron County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... The Wyandot, or Wendat, is an indigenous people of North America, originally from what is now Southern Ontario, Quebec, Canada and Southeast Michigan. ... La Rue is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. ... Lorain County is a county located in the northeastern region state of Ohio, United States, and is considered to be a part of what is locally referred to as Greater Cleveland. ... Lorraine coat of arms location of the Lorraine province Lorraine (French: Lorraine; German: Lothringen) is a historical area in present-day northeast France. ... Downtown Marietta and the Muskingum River in July 2006 Marietta is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States. ... Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France and Archduchess of Austria (born November 1755 – executed 16 October 1793) Daughter of Maria Theresa of Austria, wife of Louis XVI and mother of Louis XVII. She was guillotined at the height of the French Revolution. ... Marseilles is a village located in Wyandot County, Ohio. ... A marina on the Vermilion River at the city of Vermilion The Vermilion River is a river in northern Ohio in the United States. ...

Oklahoma

Le Flore is a town located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ... Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ...

Oregon

Deschutes County (IPA: ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. ... La Grande redirects here. ... La Pine is a census-designated place located in Deschutes County, Oregon. ... Malheur County is a county located in the southeast corner of the state of Oregon. ... Terrebonne is a census-designated place located in Deschutes County, Oregon. ... Location in Oregon Coordinates: County Wasco County Incorporated 1857 Government  - Mayor Robb Van Cleave Area  - City 14. ...

Pennsylvania

Bellefonte is a borough located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. ... Charleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River, 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. ... Charles II of Spain. ... DuBois (SAMPA /du-bOIz/, not /du-bwA/) is a city located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. ... Versailles is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...

South Carolina

Abbeville Opera House Abbeville is a city in Abbeville County, South Carolina, 86 miles (138 km) west of Columbia. ... Collégiale St Vulfran Beffroi Abbeville is a city in the Picardie région, in the north of France. ... Bonneau is a town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. ... Eau Claire is a community in Columbia, South Carolina. ...

South Dakota

Belle Fourche is a city located in Butte County, South Dakota. ... Flandreau is a city located in Moody County, South Dakota. ... Charles Eugene Flandrau was born in New York City on July 15, 1828. ... From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists. ... Fort Pierre is a city located in Stanley County, South Dakota. ... Location in South Dakota Coordinates: County Hughes County Founded 1880 Government  - Mayor Dennis Eisnach Area  - City 33. ...

Tennessee

Lafayette is a city located in Macon County, Tennessee. ... La Follette is a city located in Campbell County, Tennessee. ... La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Lenoir City is a city located in Loudon County, Tennessee. ... William Lenoir (1751-1839) was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists. ... Sevierville (pronounced ) is a city in and the county seatGR6 of Sevier County , Tennessee, United States of America. ... John Sevier (pronounced severe) (23 September 1745 – 25 September 1815) served four years (1785–1789) as the only governor of the State of Franklin and twelve years (1796–1801 and 1803–1809) as governor of Tennessee, and as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1811 until his death. ... From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists. ...

Texas

Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Jefferson County Government  - Mayor Guy Goodson Area  - City 222. ... Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County (USA), with a significant overlap into Tarrant County, and a minor overlap into Ellis County. ... This article is about the city in Northeast Texas. ...

Utah

Panoramic view of Provo Provo is a city in Utah and the county seat of Utah County, located about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. ...

Vermont

Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... Lamoille County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Montpellier (Occitan Montpelhièr) is a city in the south of France. ... Orleans County is one of the four northernmost counties in the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Orleans is a village located in Orleans County, Vermont, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 826. ... Orléans (Latin, meaning golden) is a city and commune in north-central France, about 130 km (80 miles) southwest of Paris. ...

Virginia

La Crosse is a town located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. ...

Washington

Beaux Arts Village is a town located in King County, Washington, the smallest municipal jurisdiction in the county, with a population of 307 as of the 2000 census and a land area of 0. ... Location of Bellevue within King County, Washington, and King County within Washington. ... Des Moines Flag Des Moines is a city located in King County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 29,267. ... Grand Coulee is a city located in Grant County, Washington. ... La Crosse is a town located in Whitman County, Washington. ... Normandy Park is a city located in King County, Washington. ... Flag of Normandy Normandy (in French: Normandie, and in Norman: Normaundie) is a geographical region in northern France. ... Palouse is a city located in Whitman County, Washington. ... Pend Oreille County is a county located in the state of Washington. ... Tribal flag Tule Hut Kalispel Mission Group The Pend dOreilles, also known as the Kalispel, are a tribe of Native Americans who lived centered around Lake Pend Oreille, as well as the Pend Oreille River, although some of them live spread through Montana and eastern Washington. ...

West Virginia

Despard is a census-designated place located in Harrison County, West Virginia. ... Montcalm is a census-designated place located in Mercer County, West Virginia. ... Portrait of Montcalm Image of Montcalm leading his troops by Toronto printer Ralph Clark Stone. ... Combatants France First Nations allies: Algonquin Lenape Wyandot Ojibwa Ottawa Shawnee Great Britain American Colonies Iroquois Confederacy Strength 3,900 regulars 7,900 militia 2,200 natives (1759) 50,000 regulars and militia (1759) Casualties 3,000 killed, wounded or captured 10,400 killed, wounded or captured The French and...

Wisconsin

Allouez is a village located in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Calumet County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Couderay is a village located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. ... De Pere is a city located in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Location within the state of Wisconsin. ... Lakeside Park entrance Agnesian HealthCare Fond du Lac is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Location in the state of Wisconsin Coordinates: , Counties Government  - Mayor Mark Johnsrud Area  - City 57. ... Lac du Flambeau may refer to a few things in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Home of the Lac Du Flambeau Indian reservation. ... Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Much of the Winnebago Pool from space, July 1996. ... Lac Courte Oreilles is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin near the town of Hayward. ... Marquette is a village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. ... The Nicolet National Forest is a National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin. ... Sign seen in Prairie du Chien, WI on entering from Iowa. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park located in western Wyoming, south of Yellowstone National Park. ...

French schools in the United States

The Lycée Français de New York is a bilingual school based in Manhattan, New York which follows the French curriculum of study and allows students to study for the French general Baccalauréat, the international option of the French Baccalaureate, and the American High School Diploma. ... The International School of Arizona (ISA), founded in 1997, is a non-profit, bilingual day school for all children aged 2 to 11 years old. ...

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