french

adjective
UK: /frentʃ/
US: /frentʃ/

  1. Relating to France, its people, or its language.

    1. I like French cheese a lot, it's delicious and creamy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's taking a French class to prepare for her study abroad program in Paris. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gallic
french noun

  1. The language spoken in France and other parts of the world.

    1. I am learning French because I want to visit Paris. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandmother, who was born in Canada, speaks fluent French and English. [ ] [ ]

  2. The people of France.

    1. The French are known for their cuisine and fashion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The French celebrate Bastille Day with parades and fireworks every year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "french" is /frentʃ/ in British English and /frentʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "french": gallic.

Example usage of "french": "I like French cheese a lot, it's delicious and creamy.". More examples on the page.