French

French · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to France, its people, or their language.

  2. 2.

    The language spoken in France and many other countries.

  3. 3.

    (The French) The people of France collectively.

Phrases & expressions

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    French fries — Deep-fried potato strips (American English).
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    French toast — Bread soaked in egg and fried.
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    French kiss — A kiss with tongues.
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    French doors — Glass doors opening outward.
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    pardon my French — An apology for swearing.
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    take French leave — To leave without permission.
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    French Revolution — The 1789 revolution in France.

Related words

See also: European, France, Parisian, language
Synonyms: Gallic

Etymology

From Old English Frencisc ("Frankish, French"), from France ("France"), from Latin Francia ("land of the Franks").