French flat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of French flat
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Under French law, a building association can block the installation of a system if it produces more than five decibels during the day or three at night, roughly the noise of a light breeze.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
That came after a February raid on X’s Paris offices by French law enforcement and prosecutors seeking evidence in their probe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held for 96 hours.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The plaintiffs took that legal route as "greenwashing" -- or the act of claiming to be more environmentally responsible than in reality -- is not specifically covered under French law.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
He read carefully in common law, French law, and international law; procured a common-place book, and wrote out tables of English kings and lord-chancellors, sketches of lawyers, and definitions and incidents from Blackstone.
From Famous American Statesmen by Bolton, Sarah Knowles
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