From the French word parisien, dating back to 1520–30. See Paris, -ian
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The Parisian front line, led by France’s Ousmane Dembélé, is more coveted than any handbag on the Champs-Élysées.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
The world No. 1 was eliminated in the second round of the French Open after wilting in brutally hot Parisian conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"The day we stay locked in Parisian offices, in ministries, is the day politics stops," he said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Finally, you can never go wrong with Porto’s, which sells an array of cakes including chocolate raspberry, Parisian chocolate, mango mousse, strawberry cheesecake and more.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The Parisian walks in the same direction as the German soldiers, placing the heel of one foot against the toe of the other.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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