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Meaning of Frenchy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃi/

Definitions

A native or resident of France, or a francophone, or a person of French lineage.
derogatory, slang, sometimes
A short form of various names: Francine, Franchelle, Francoise, etc., e.g. Franchelle "Frenchie" Davis.

Equivalents

Deutsch Franzmann

Español franchute gabacho

Italiano mangiarane

Examples

“They seek him here, they seek him there, / Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. / Is he in heaven—is he in hell? / That damned elusive Pimpernel?”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Freneau frenectomy frenemy frenemyship Frenetic Frenetically