Meaning of French 75 | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The Canon de 75 modèle 1897, an artillery piece capable of firing 75 mm shells.
   historical
2. A cocktail made with gin, champagne, and lemon juice.

Examples

“The French 75 in its barrel diameter is a fraction of an inch smaller than our 3-inch gun, the exact equivalent of 75 millimeters being 2.95275 inches.”

“[At the bar, Yvonne and the German officer place⟳ their orders.] French seventy-fives.”

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