Frenchman

/ˈfrentʃmən/ noun

Definition

a male native or citizen of France

Etymology

from 'French' + 'man'

Kelly Says

A Frenchman probably says 'bonjour' and loves baguettes!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Frenchman defaults to male, erasing female nationality. English uses male-as-default for national identities, making women linguistically invisible in civic identity.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'French person' or 'person from France' to be gender-neutral. When gender is relevant, specify: 'French man' or 'French woman'.

Inclusive Alternatives

["French person","person from France","French citizen"]

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