What does the cryptic crossword clue "Allied countries in a French article in France, say (7)" mean?

The definition is "France, say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "article") + NATO (synonym of "Allied countries") + LE (abbreviation of "French"); definition: "France, say" The answer is ANATOLE.

Allied countries in a French article in France, say (7)

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