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.