Meanings
proper noun
- A former French colony in South Asia consisting of several geographically separated enclaves in modern India: Pondicherry (the joint governor's capital), Chandernagor (Chandernagore), Mahé (Mahe), Masulipatam, Yanam (Yanaon) and Karikal.
Translations
Dutch Frans Indië
- Frans IndiëFrench colonial possessions
French Indes Françaises
- Indes FrançaisesFrench colonial possessions
Cite this entry
APA
French India. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20India
MLA
“French India.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20India. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “French India,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20India.
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