French French /ˈfrɛntʃ/

adjective

1. () Of or pertaining to France or the people of France  ( Gallic , French )
   of or pertaining to France or the people of France
    French cooking
   French cooking
    A Gallic shrug
   a Gallic shrug
   

noun

1. () The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France  ( French language , French )
   the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
     He studied French to communicate effectively during his trip to Paris.
   He studied French to communicate effectively during his trip to Paris.
   
   
2. () The people of France  ( French people , French )
   the people of France
    The French are known for their sophistication and exquisite taste in art and fashion.
   The French are known for their sophistication and exquisite taste in art and fashion.
   
3. United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)  ( Daniel Chester French , French )
   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 )
   cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking
    French the potatoes
   French the potatoes