Parisienne
Americannoun
Gender
See -enne.
Etymology
Origin of Parisienne
1885–90; < French parisienne, feminine of parisien Parisian
Example Sentences
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He moved to Paris to study at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne when he was just 17, and went on to work with Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
And through this collection, she masterfully transported us all to Paris, offering an emotional tribute to the enduring allure of the Parisienne, right on the quayside of the Seine.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023
Black’s private detective and security consultant Aimée Leduc is a native Parisienne, daughter of a disgraced policeman.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2022
Madame or mademoiselle, the française of life-style literature represents a very limited idea of the Parisienne.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 19, 2019
Now this charming little parable is by courtesy true of the Parisienne; but it is far truer of the American woman, for of her it might have been written as a parable indeed.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse
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