French
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French (frenc̸h)
noun
- the Romance language spoken chiefly in France, French Canada, and certain parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Africa
- Brit. dry vermouth
Etymology: ME Frensh < OE Frencisc < Franca, a Frank
adjective
of France or its people, language, or culture
transitive verb
- ☆ to trim the meat from the end of the bone of (a lamb or veal chop)
- ☆ to cut (string beans) into long, thin slices before cooking
French Idioms
the French
the people of France
French2 definition
French (frenc̸h)
French,
Daniel Chester 1850-1931; U.S. sculptor
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