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    Français (en. French)

    /fʁɑ̃.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to France.
    This cuisine is typically French.
    Cette cuisine est typiquement française.
    Regarding the language spoken in France.
    She speaks French fluently.
    Elle parle français couramment.
    Related to the culture or traditions of France.
    This film is a classic of French cinema.
    Ce film est un classique du cinéma français.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Franciscus', which means 'Frank', referencing the Franks who infiltrated and controlled the region.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Speaking French is chic.
    The idea that French culture is elegant.
    le français, c'est chic
    To have a French accent.
    To speak with a typical French accent.
    avoir un accent français
    French as a living language.
    Referring to the current and dynamic use of French.
    français comme une langue vivante

    Related Words

    Frenchify
    The action of making something French.
    françaisise
    Francophonie
    The set of French-speaking countries and regions.
    francophonie
    To francize
    To ensure that a word or name conforms to the French language.
    franciser

    Slang Meanings

    French referring to a person from France.
    Oh, look at that French person, they have a unique style!
    Oh, regarde ce Français, il a un style unique!
    Familiar usage to talk about the country or French culture.
    I'm going to France this summer.
    Je vais dans le Français cet été.