Francés (en. French)

/fɾanˈθes/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

That is native to France.

French art has influenced many cultures.

El arte francés ha influido en muchas culturas.

That refers to the language spoken in France.

I study French at university.

Estudio francés en la universidad.

It applies to the culture and customs of France.

French cuisine is famous all over the world.

La cocina francesa es famosa en todo el mundo.

From Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'free' or 'frank', referring to the Franks, a Germanic people.

French at heart

It refers to someone who deeply loves French culture.

francés de corazón

French at first sight

It is said of someone who learns French quickly.

francés a la primera

France

European country where French is spoken.

Francia

Francophony

Set of French-speaking countries.

francofonía

A simple or conventional Frenchman.

That guy is an old-fashioned Frenchman.

Ese tipo es un francés a la antigua.

Refers to a person who is very pretentious or very polished.

Stop being so French, relax a little.

Deja de ser tan francés, relájate un poco.