Frankrich

== Central Franconian == === Alternative forms === Frankreich (Moselle Franconian, rarely also Ripuarian after Standard German) === Etymology === From Middle High German Frankrīche. By surface analysis, Frank (“Frank”) +‎ Rich (“realm”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfʀaŋkʀiɕ/ === Proper noun === Frankrich n (most of Ripuarian) France (a country located primarily in Western Europe) ==== Related terms ==== Franzus franzüüsch, franzüsisch == Low German == === Etymology === From Middle Low German Frankrîke. The -ch must be due to High German influence. The forms is attested around late 16th or early 17th century (in Chronik des Landes Dithmarschen by Johann Adolfi alias Neocorus). === Proper noun === Frankrich n alternative form of Frankriek: France (a country located primarily in Western Europe)