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It's not my favorite of mine, but it's nice. For Americans, it's unusual but not completely unfamiliar, and I think it's usable, especially with the right surname. We (Americans) would routinely drop the "ç" and replace it with a plain old "c," which is a shame. I would assume the family of a Françoise had strong ties to France, and I imagine many people would do the same.

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There are certainly other French names, from Anne to Sophie, that have been better assimilated. Familiarity can make any name seem "more usable," but I don't think Françoise needs to be thrown over in favor of one of them.