simple past tense and past participle of french

present participle of french

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of french

The quality or characteristic of being French.

(chiefly Canada, US) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips).

An archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania. Official name: Territory of French Polynesia.

An overseas department and region of France in South America. Official name: Department of French Guiana.

(transitive, intransitive) To give a French kiss, in its various senses.

(now uncommon) The act or an instance of kissing another person's cheeks in turn as a greeting. / (rare) The act or an instance of touching cheeks together in turn as a greeting.

(cooking) Sliced lengthwise, making strips long and thin (e.g. French cut green beans, French [cut] fries). cf. julienne. / (clothing) Designed to reveal the thigh, usually of women's underpants.