Frenchman: meaning, definitions and examples

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Frenchman

 

[ ˈfrɛn(t)ʃmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

citizen of France

A Frenchman is a person who is a citizen or national of France. Frenchmen are known for their love of food, wine, art, and fashion.

Synonyms

French person, Gallic, citizen of France

Examples of usage

  • He is a proud Frenchman, always ready to defend his country's reputation.
  • Many Frenchmen enjoy spending their weekends at cafes, discussing politics and culture.
  • The Frenchman greeted us with a warm smile and a kiss on each cheek.
Context #2 | Noun

male person from France

A Frenchman is a man who was born or raised in France. Frenchmen are often described as romantic and sophisticated.

Synonyms

French person, Gallic, man from France

Examples of usage

  • The Frenchman charmed everyone with his elegant manners and poetic words.
  • His dream was to become a famous Frenchman, known for his art and creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "Frenchman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 francês

🇮🇳 फ्रांसीसी व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Franzose

🇮🇩 Orang Prancis

🇺🇦 француз

🇵🇱 Francuz

🇯🇵 フランス人

🇫🇷 Français

🇪🇸 francés

🇹🇷 Fransız

🇰🇷 프랑스 사람

🇸🇦 فرنسي

🇨🇿 Francouz

🇸🇰 Francúz

🇨🇳 法国人

🇸🇮 Francoz

🇮🇸 Frakki

🇰🇿 француз

🇬🇪 ფრანგი

🇦🇿 Fransız

🇲🇽 francés

Etymology

The word 'Frenchman' dates back to the late 15th century and comes from the Middle English 'Frencheman', which originally referred to a person from France. It is a combination of the words 'French' and 'man'. Frenchmen have played a significant role in history, culture, and politics, making France known worldwide for its contributions to art, literature, and cuisine.