French
- noun
- /frɛntʃ/
- In most of France, the French population stops growing.
What do the French think of the Paleo diet?
- What do the French think of the Paleo diet?
- He says this has to do with the the French colonized blacks.
- Except for the French who don't who are now toying.
Examples
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We spoke Yiddish, German, Polish, French, and Flemish in my home.
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What do the French think of the Paleo diet?
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And so I could imagine that the French didn't either.
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First off, the French enjoy fries with Mayo.
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The French take great pride in their rich culinary traditions.
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During the festival, the French showcased their art and music.
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Many French enjoy traveling to neighboring European countries.
Synonyms
People who are citizens of France
Idioms
Compounds
Long thin pieces of potato that are fried in hot oil and often served with ketchup
A time in France from 1789 to 1799 when people overthrew the king and created new political ideas
- Canadian
A person in Canada whose family came from France long ago and who speaks French as their first language
A coastal region in southeastern France known for sunny beaches and luxury resorts
A North American war from 1754 to 1763 between Britain and France that gives Britain control of eastern North America
Armed forces and political movement led by Charles de Gaulle who resisted German occupation in World War II
An official group of important French writers and scholars who set rules for the French language
A group of French colonies in Southeast Asia including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
- NSFW
A thin cover worn on the penis during sex to prevent pregnancy and infection
Islands in the eastern Caribbean that are part of France, like Guadeloupe and Martinique
A type of French spoken in Canada, especially Quebec, with different words and pronunciation
- Specialized
A form of French used for law and government in England in the Middle Ages
French soldiers and leaders who fought against German occupation in World War II under Charles de Gaulle
A government office that deals with France's relations with other countries
A deep-fried pastry made with yeast like a doughnut often dusted with powdered sugar
- Specialized
A large fern with deep roots and long divided leaves that grows on hills and in woods
A plant with sweet smelling flowers that people grow for bees and to improve soil
A group of islands in the South Pacific that belong to France, including Tahiti and Bora Bora
- Specialized
A very shiny finish you make on wood by rubbing on thin coats of shellac mixed with alcohol
- Specialized
A roof with very steep sides and a flat top that gives extra attic space
A Mediterranean plant with purple scented flowers grown for perfume or decoration
A bushy annual plant with strong-smelling orange or yellow flowers often grown in gardens
- Specialized
A rough grass from Europe and Asia that grows by roads and in meadows and is used to feed animals
- Specialized
A leafy plant like spinach that people grow to eat and that often grows wild in gardens
The former name of the country now called Mali when it was ruled by France until 1960
- Specialized
A group of old French dialects spoken in northern and central France that used 'oïl' for yes
- Archaic
A form of Old French spoken in Normandy in the Middle Ages that influenced English law and words
Surface Forms
Etymology
French comes from the name of the Franks, a group of people who long ago gave their name to France, so French means the people 'from France'.