# Frenchman

/ˈfɹɛntʃmæn/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/frenchman
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

For teachers: a male native or inhabitant of France, or a man of French descent.

## Examples

- The Frenchman ordered a coffee at the small café.
- During the international conference, a Frenchman shared his perspective on European economic policy.
- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is a French." but "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.

## Usage notes

- The plural form is 'Frenchmen'.

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