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CFA franc

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A currency used in 12 African countries, guaranteed by the French treasury.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

CFA stands for Communauté Financière d'Afrique ("Financial Community of Africa") or Communauté Financière Africaine ("African Financial Community").

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: franc CFA — west african multinational currency
  • Spanish: franco CFA — west african multinational currency
  • Spanish: franco cefa — west african multinational currency
  • Spanish: cefa — west african multinational currency