Parisian

American  

[puh-rizh-uhn, -ree-zhuhn, -riz-ee-uhn] / pəˈrɪʒ ən, -ˈri ʒən, -ˈrɪz i ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Paris, France.

Other Word Forms

• Parisianly adverb
• non-Parisian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Parisian

From the French word parisien, dating back to 1520–30. See Paris, -ian

Example Sentences

As I wrote in a guide about neighborhood, the restaurant embodies the Parisian way of dining: guests linger over wine and good conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

One of Kertész’s favorite Parisian subjects, empty park chairs, later became a signature of Robert Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

A water leak at the Louvre has caused damage to a 19th Century ceiling painting, in the latest major setback for the Parisian museum.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Some 40 paintings, drawings and prints highlight her technical innovation, her love of Parisian culture, and the ways her works reflected American attitudes while drawing on the influences of the European milieu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

No copyists, no aspiring thieves, no lovestruck Parisian couples.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day