French Louisiana

The term French Louisiana (French: Louisiane française, Louisiana Creole: Lwizyàn françé) refers to two distinct regions:

First, to historic French Louisiana, comprising the massive, middle section of North America claimed by France during the 17th and 18th centuries; and,
Second, to modern French Louisiana, which stretches across the southern extreme of the present-day State of Louisiana.

Each term has been in use for many years.

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