Frenchman
noun
French·man
ˈfrench-mən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of France
2
: a person who is of French descent
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An offensive-minded, proficient pick-and-roll partner is exactly what the doctor ordered for the second-year Frenchman — and Fox consistently driving into the teeth of defense with a trailing Wembanyama could be devastating for opposing teams.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The Frenchman is listed as a small forward standing 6-foot-8, but has only appeared in 29 games in the NBA.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
This is because it was written and directed by a Frenchman, and shot on a soundstage outside Paris — a testament both to the French creative imagination, and also their long history of messing with Mexico.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Any tough blue-blooded American named Lou could best some regal flirty Frenchman called Louis.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The Frenchman is listed as a small forward standing 6-foot-8, but has only appeared in 29 games in the NBA.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
This is because it was written and directed by a Frenchman, and shot on a soundstage outside Paris — a testament both to the French creative imagination, and also their long history of messing with Mexico.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Any tough blue-blooded American named Lou could best some regal flirty Frenchman called Louis.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Frenchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frenchman. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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Frenchman
noun
French·man
ˈfrench-mən
: a person who is French
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