Parisienne

[ puh-ree-zee-en ]

noun

1. a girl or woman who is a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.

Gender Note

See -enne.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parisienne¹

1885–90; < French parisienne, feminine of parisien Parisian

Example Sentences

But for Europe, he looked to La Parisienne—a nod to the history of the house.

From The Daily Beast

The weather may be bitterly cold, but that makes no difference to the Parisienne.

From Project Gutenberg

Wherever there is clever entertainment, there one finds the swell Parisienne.

From Project Gutenberg

She is so coquette in her velvets and broadcloth and furs, this dear Parisienne.

From Project Gutenberg

In another respect the Victorian is the direct opposite of the Parisienne.

From Project Gutenberg

His eye fell on the terra-cotta Parisienne dancing inanely on her pedestal, and he moaned like one in pain.

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