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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For more untouched shores, Frenchman's Cove in Portland is just as renowned for its natural feel as for the jerk chicken stands that set up shop nearby. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 The Frenchman then became Sporting Director at Saint-Étienne, departing after just 12 months to become the director of football at Tottenham. Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The Frenchman’s previous deal was set to expire in 2026. Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 June 2025 The 25-year-old could be stellar behind the Frenchman. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Frenchman

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 6 Jun. 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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