Synonyms for

French

Verb / frentʃ / Another word for french — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to France or its people or language.

Synonyms & similar words

frenchpeople gallic danielchesterfrench french Gallic Franco- Frenchy Gaulish Parisian Provençal Rabelaisian bistro café chichi cuisine restaurant trattoria French-speaking Frenchy Parisian Provençal Rabelaisian

Antonyms

English German Spanish Italian American Canadian

Common collocations

  • French fries
  • French toast
  • French language
  • French revolution
  • French wine
  • French bread
  • French doors
  • French bulldog

Word family

noun French
adjective French

Usage note

The word 'French' is primarily an adjective referring to France or its people/language. As a noun, it can refer to the language or, colloquially, to French fries.

Example sentences

  1. I am learning French in school.
  2. My friend is from France, so she is French.
  3. I had French toast for breakfast.
  4. The Eiffel Tower is a famous French landmark.
  5. French is a beautiful language to listen to.

Quotes

  • “The French are true romantics. They feel the only difference between a man of forty and one of seventy is thirty years of experience. - Maurice Chevalier
  • “French is the language that turns dirt into romance.” - Stephen King
  • “I love French films, and European films generally. - Werner Herzog

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