Vichy France

proper noun

The pro-Axis collaborationist government headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain from 1940 to 1944 during World War II, based in the small city of Vichy (although with Paris remaining the official capital).

Similar
French State
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. historicalThe pro-Axis collaborationist government headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain from 1940 to 1944 during World War II, based in the small city of Vichy (although with Paris remaining the official capital).

    Synonyms: French State

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe pro-Axis collaborationist government headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain from 1940 to 1944 during World War II, based in the small city of Vichy (although with Paris remaining the official capital).

Similar
French State

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 維希法國 /维希法国
  • 維希法國 /维希法国 (Wéixī Fǎguó)French collaborationist regime
French Régime de Vichy
  • Régime de VichyFrench collaborationist regime
Cite this entry
APA

Vichy France. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vichy%20France

MLA

“Vichy France.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vichy%20France. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Vichy France,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vichy%20France.

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