Frenchman

[ french-muhn ]

noun

, plural French·men.

1. a native or inhabitant of the French nation.
2. a French ship.

Frenchman

/ ˈfrɛntʃmən /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of France

Derived Forms

• ˈFrenchˌwoman, noun:feminine

Word History and Origins

Origin of Frenchman¹

before 1150; Middle English Frenshman, Old English Frencisc man. See French, man

Example Sentences

Serving out for the title at 5-4, the Frenchman showed no sign of tension as he hit an ace out wide to set up championship point before sealing victory.

From BBC

The Frenchman silenced a chorus of booing home fans by receiving the ball off Ashley Cole and side-footing home from the edge of the box.

From BBC

He now only had great rival Alain Prost ahead of him and Senna went past the Frenchman at the hairpin before the end of the first lap.

From BBC

A lawyer, a kingpin, and his wife walk into a musical, and “Emilia Pérez” is born, Frenchman Jacques Audiard’s full-bodied, colorful epic about transformation, redemption and finding one’s voice in a hard world.

From Los Angeles Times

Senna decided that if Prost beat him to the first corner, the Frenchman would not make it any further.

From BBC