Frenchman

noun

French·​man ˈfrench-mən How to pronounce Frenchman (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of France
2
: a person who is of French descent

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The Frenchman's impact was immediately felt following his arrival from Sauber, as Ferrari was the only team apart from Red Bull to win a race in the entire year of 2023. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 The Frenchman scored 11 goals for Villarreal in La Liga last season. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 28 July 2025 Despite signing a contract extension until 2027 in June, Atleti must get ready for life after the Frenchman, and Baena—although distinct in style—should ease that transition. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 The third, Frenchman's Reserve, asks between $2,770 and $5,050 quarterly. Natalie Rice, CNBC, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Frenchman

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Frenchman was before the 12th century

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“Frenchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frenchman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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Frenchman

noun
French·​man ˈfrench-mən How to pronounce Frenchman (audio)
: a person who is French
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