Free France

English

A map of France and its colonies and possessions during World War II, showing territories under the control of Free France by July 1943 (in shades of red, pink, teal, green, and blue).

Proper noun

Free France

1. (historical) The French government in exile headed by Charles de Gaulle from June 1940 to August 1944 during World War II (in opposition to the Axis-aligned Vichy France), a member of the Allies and at war with the Axis powers, and the colonies and military forces loyal to it.

Coordinate terms

• Vichy France

Derived terms

• Free French