"French India" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} French India
  1. 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. Categories (place): Places in India Translations (French colonial possessions): Frans Indië [neuter] (Dutch), Indes Françaises [plural] (French)
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