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 has more assists than anyone in Europe - 22 across the Bundesliga and Champions League, and grabbing one in the number 10 role for a star-studded France against Brazil on Friday.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The Frenchman lost it again the following day.
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
"What matters most is the return of stability," said the Frenchman, recalling the city's resilience after the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
“Is this not just an overgrown game of marbles?” called out a young Frenchman.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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