Frenchman
noun
French·man
ˈfrench-mən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of France
2
: a person who is of French descent
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The chats tended to come after training sessions and, rather than being overloaded with information, Iwobi remembers the value of the Frenchman’s wisdom.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 July 2025
At this year’s Wimbledon, for example, fans witnessed the fastest serve in the tournament’s 148-year history, when Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard unleashed a 153 mph rocket in his first-round match against Taylor Fritz.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
First discovered: 12:42 p.m. July 5 Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Frenchman
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:42 p.m. in Plumas County, California.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
The Frenchman played 22 minutes against the Italians, but did not look at full fitness and could now be eased back into action.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 July 2025
At this year’s Wimbledon, for example, fans witnessed the fastest serve in the tournament’s 148-year history, when Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard unleashed a 153 mph rocket in his first-round match against Taylor Fritz.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
First discovered: 12:42 p.m. July 5 Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Frenchman
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:42 p.m. in Plumas County, California.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
The Frenchman played 22 minutes against the Italians, but did not look at full fitness and could now be eased back into action.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Frenchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frenchman. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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Frenchman
noun
French·man
ˈfrench-mən
: a person who is French
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