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But even its Frenchiness is a little bit fudged — in “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” Julia Child rather tersely points out, “This is an American invention.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2018

Though the overall routine gets to be a little tiresome, the abundance of self-effacing Frenchiness is a big help in renewing 117 as an original cinematic loon.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2010

Boyle assumed a guileless coloring of Frenchiness, which was evidently a symbol, and no more intended for a pretense of reality than the honestly false brown front that surmounted her competent, kindly Celtic face.

From The Squirrel-Cage by Williams, John Alanzo

With this over-informed person, her little French maid, whom Barney called "Her Irresponsible Frenchiness," and Nora, Katrine spent a busy month trying to forget her meeting with Frank entirely.

From Katrine by Lane, Elinor Macartney

The French genius has an instinct for remedying its own evil work, and France gives always the best cure for "Frenchiness."

From Varied Types by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)