Frenchman
Americannoun
plural
Frenchmen-
a native or inhabitant of the French nation.
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a French ship.
noun
Other Word Forms
- Frenchwoman noun
Etymology
Origin of Frenchman
before 1150; Middle English Frenshman, Old English Frencisc man. See French, man
Example Sentences
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The Frenchman was sacked after just 33 days and eight matches in charge.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The Frenchman, who also played for Monaco, Juventus and Barcelona, scored 175 Premier League goals and is eighth on the list of all-time scorers.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
There was the Frenchman who lost his wedding ring during a swim at the Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa; Manguillier combed up the ring in an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“I don’t really need good lighting,” joked Yann Barthès, the salt-and-pepper Frenchman who’s hosted the show since its debut in 2016.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
The Frenchman may fight for France, but the American fights for mankind, for freedom; for the people, not the land.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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