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• Parisian
  Parisian

  noun

  a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
• parisian
  parisian

  adjective

  of or relating to Paris or its inhabitants

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.

parisian British  

/ pəˈrɪzɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Paris or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paris

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

People "hear my last name and know that I am of French descent and they make a false connection to the European tropes of a Parisian lifestyle".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"One year we had a mentor who was on placement in Paris so she would join from wherever she was in Paris, so would come with all these Parisian backdrops, which was quite lovely."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Parisian fashion house Hermes on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue below market expectations, citing geopolitical tensions and reduced tourism stemming from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

Parisian cousins nobody has heard from in decades now write letters begging for capons, hams, hens.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr