Parisienne

[ puh-ree-zee-en ]

noun

1. a girl or woman who is a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.

Gender Note

See -enne.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parisienne¹

1885–90; < French parisienne, feminine of parisien Parisian

Example Sentences

But perhaps the most quintessential Parisian touch was a fruit basket — a homage to the Parisienne of the 1970s.

From Seattle Times

Thierry Ways, the owner of La Parisienne, a delicatessen in the coastal city of Barranquilla, also pointed out the inconsistency in the new rule.

From New York Times

Parisienne allegedly lured Grant out of his apartment into a stairwell before he was attacked.

From Fox News

With a girl I saw him then, That vile Parisienne, Down by the Seine.

From Washington Post

“It’s been my best year yet in terms of income and projects,” said Camille Charriere, a Parisienne in London with one million Instagram followers who is also a podcaster, consultant and writer.

From New York Times