the french

noun
UK: /ðə fren(t)ʃ/
US: /ðə fren(t)ʃ/

  1. People from France.

    1. The French are known for their cuisine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The French enjoy a good work-life balance compared to some other countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. The French language.

    1. I am learning the French. [ ] [ ]
    2. The French is a beautiful language, but it's not easy to master. [ ] [ ]
the french adjective

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

    1. The French flag is blue, white, and red. [ ] [ ]
    2. The French government has announced new environmental policies. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the french" in English means: People from France., The French language..

The phonetic transcription of "the french" is /ðə fren(t)ʃ/ in British English and /ðə fren(t)ʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "the french": "The French are known for their cuisine.". More examples on the page.