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    Francais (en. French)

    /fʁɑ̃.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Language spoken in France and other French-speaking countries.
    French is the official language of France.
    Le français est la langue officielle de la France.
    Nationality of people from France.
    She is French; she lives in Paris.
    Elle est française, elle vit à Paris.
    adjective
    Relating to France or the French language.
    This dish is typically French.
    Ce plat est typiquement français.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Franciscus', which means 'free'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    French as a thrush
    Expression used to describe someone who speaks French perfectly.
    français comme une grive
    French is a beautiful language
    Appreciation of the French language.
    le français est une belle langue

    Related Words

    French-speaking
    Person who speaks French.
    françaisophone
    Francity
    Character of what is French.
    francité

    Slang Meanings

    French in the sense of a foreigner who speaks the language.
    This guy is a real 'French' even though he comes from Italy.
    Ce gars est un vrai 'français' même s'il vient d'Italie.
    Used to refer to stereotypes associated with the French.
    He behaves like a 'French' with his beret.
    Il se comporte comme un 'français' avec son béret.