French India
geographical name
former French possessions in India including Chandernagore (ceded to India in 1950) and Puducherry, Karikal, Yanam, and Mahé (ceded to India in 1954); capital Puducherry
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“French India.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20India. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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