What does the cryptic crossword clue "For city new galleons are French (3,7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GALLEONS (synonym="GALLEONS") + ES (synonym="are, in French") = LOS ANGELES The answer is LOS ANGELES.

For city new galleons are French (3,7)

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