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french
verb, often capitalized \ˈfrench\
Definition of FRENCH
transitive verb
1
: to trim the meat from the end of the bone of (as a chop)
2
: to cut (green beans) in thin lengthwise strips before cooking
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First Known Use of FRENCH
circa 1895
1French
adjective \ˈfrench\
: of or relating to France, its people, or their language
Full Definition of FRENCH
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
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Origin of FRENCH
Middle English, from Old English frencisc, from Franca Frank
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Language Terms
2French
noun
: the language of the French people
the French : the people of France : French people
Full Definition of FRENCH
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>
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First Known Use of FRENCH
12th century
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French
biographical name \ˈfrench\
Definition of FRENCH
Daniel Chester 1850–1931 Am. sculptor
FRENCH Defined for Kids
1French
adjective \ˈfrench\
Definition of FRENCH for Kids
: of or relating to France, its people, or the French language
2French
noun
Definition of FRENCH for Kids
1
French plural : the people of France
2
: the language of the French people
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