Francois
/frɑnsˈwɑ/
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Francois is a classic French name derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'free' or 'Frenchman'. It is a timeless and elegant choice, often associated with nobility and independence. The name carries a strong cultural heritage, particularly in France and French-speaking regions.
François Truffaut
Film Director, Last Metro
François de la Rochefoucauld
Author, Maxims
François Rabelais
Author, Gargantua and Pantagruel
François Périer
Actor, Nights of Cabiria
François Ozon
Film Director, Swimming Pool
François Mitterrand
Head of State, President of France, 1981-95
François Mauriac
Novelist, Le Noeud de Vipères
François Mansart
Architect, 17th c. French Baroque architect
François de Malherbe
Poet, Larmes de Saint Pierre
François Jacob
Scientist, Operon theory of genetic control
François Hotman
Scholar, Franco-Gallia
François Hollande
Politician, President of France
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