Françaises (en. French)

/fʁɑ̃.sɛz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to France.
French traditions are very varied.
Les traditions françaises sont très variées.
Originating from France.
She has a French accent that is very charming.
Elle a un accent français qui est très charmant.
Designating the French language.
He speaks several languages fluently, including French.
Il parle couramment plusieurs langues, y compris le français.

Etymology

From 'français', deriving from the Latin 'francus' which designated the Franks.

Common Phrases and Expressions

French as a language
The use of the French language.
français comme une langue
French culture
The cultural aspects associated with France.
culture française
French cuisine
The typical gastronomy of France.
cuisine française

Related Words

French
Masculine singular adjective related to France.
français
francité
Quality of what is French.
francité
Franco
Designating something influenced by French culture.
franco

Slang Meanings

To express a strong affection for anything French.
This song is so French!
Cette chanson, c'est trop français!
To behave in a very stereotypically French way.
He's acting all French with his beret and baguette.
Il se la joue à la française avec son béret et sa baguette.