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Francis in a sentence

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Francis meaning

  1. A male given name from Latin.
  2. A female given name from Latin, alternative spelling of Frances.
  3. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Francis in Dutch

frans francis franciscus

Example sentences (20)

A screenshot of Pope Francis speaking during the General Audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall on 15 February 2023.

Chief Francis Laceese said housing has always been an issue and the population of Tl’esqox First Nation is growing.

Auxiliary bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi closed the live-in by referring to Pope Francis’s book I Want You to Be Happy.

British boxer Tyson Fury and former UFC star Francis Ngannou have announced a date for a highly anticipated fight.

Carter Galley stopped the run with a layup over Will Francis with 2:45 to play, cutting the Mariners’ deficit to 11.

By the end of the year, Francis will almost certainly pack the College of Cardinals with handpicked appointees.

Although he was the eighth archbishop of Chicago, Francis George was the first native son to hold the post.

A beloved wife of Francis George (deceased), much loved Mum of Kevin and Chris and a greatly loved Granny.

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Anthony Wayne earned the team spot and Toledo St. Francis’ Nicholas Moller moved on individually.

Being the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola's legendary director), it is only natural that has, too, developed a taste for filmmaking.

Both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI remind us that we are all called to be a Good Samaritan for others, and for those close to us.

A career diplomat for nearly 40 years, Francis came out of retirement to become Trinidad and Tobago’s U.N. ambassador in September 2021.

As is custom for cardinal funerals, Pope Francis will deliver a final commendation and salute.

Check out the gorgeous cover from Leinil Francis Yu and the issue's solicit information below.

Constructing a law building would take time, so BYU staff leased the old St. Francis of Assisi school in Provo from the Catholic Church.

The name is most commonly used to refer to Sir Francis Dashwood 's Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe.

After that surgery, Francis lamented that he hadn't responded well to the general anaesthetic used in the longer-than-expected procedure.

As is custom for cardinals’ funerals, Francis will deliver a final commendation and salute.

Chow, who was named by Pope Francis as Hong Kong’s bishop in 2021, began his trip Monday and joined a prayer session at a church that evening.

Addressing the recent declaration on same-sex marriage made by Pope Francis, Kumuyi reiterated the importance of adhering to Christ’s teachings.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "francis" in a sentence?
An example: "A screenshot of Pope Francis speaking during the General Audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall on 15 February 2023." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "francis" from real English texts.
What does "francis" mean?
Francis means: A male given name from Latin.
What is "francis" in Dutch?
"francis" translates to Dutch as: frans, francis, franciscus.
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