French Definition & Meaning

french
adjective
  1. of or pertaining to France or the people of France; "French cooking"; "a Gallic shrug"
noun
  1. the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
  2. the people of France
  3. United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)
verb
  1. cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking; "French the potatoes"

"French" in song lyrics

See how french is used in real songs:

  • "Scheming on my garden, but they pardon they French"
    Tha Beggas — Visit My World
  • "Raw stay clean, Raw stay french"
    Bloodraw f/ Young Jeezy — Louie Bag
  • "Been thinking about brushing up on my french"
    Buck 65 — Wicked And Weird

Usage tips for "french"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "french" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for french to find words that pair well.

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