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

Others have put the figure higher, with MKG Consulting estimating the potential economic impact at more than one billion euros, including a 180-million-euro boost for the Parisian hotel industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

In my quest to prove that quintessentially Parisian experiences can be had without exorbitant fees, I went in search of affordable perfumery workshops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

For the Parisian crowd, it was instantly edge-of-the-seat stuff.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Now he was learning gourmet cooking from French chefs and pastry cooks in a Parisian hotel.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis