I. ˈfrench adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English frencisc, from Franca Frank
Date: before 12th century
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of France, its people, or their language
2. : of or relating to the overseas descendants of the French people
• French·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 12th century
1. : a Romance language that developed out of the Vulgar Latin spoken in northern and central Transalpine Gaul and that became the literary and official language of France
2. plural in construction : the French people
3. : strong language
pardon my French
III. ˈfrench biographical name
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