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frenchman

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɹɛntʃmæn// french·man

n. a man who was born in France or is a citizen of that country.

n. a male native or inhabitant of France, or a man of French descent.


SIMPLE

The Frenchman ordered a coffee at the small café.

CONTEXTUAL

During the international conference, a Frenchman shared his perspective on European economic policy.

COMPLEX

The novel's protagonist is a young Frenchman who travels to London in search of his long-lost relatives, only to find himself caught in a web of local intrigue.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Frenshman. By surface analysis, French + -man.

Usage

The plural form is 'Frenchmen'.

Pitfall

He is a French.He is a Frenchman.Learners often use the adjective 'French' as a countable noun; 'Frenchman' or 'French person' is required when using an indefinite article.

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