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    What US states' names are of French origin?

    Question #7345. Asked by Adam.



    louisiana

    Oct 26 00, 4:36 AM
    JSbach

    You forgot Maine, a region in France, and Vermont, meaning Green Mountain in French.

    Oct 26 00, 10:57 AM

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