adj
Frenchy
FREHNT-shee
Frenchy (adj) means having an exaggerated or stereotypical French style or manner. Example: “The café had a frenchy vibe with checkered tablecloths and accordion music.”
adj
1
Having an exaggerated or stereotypical French style or manner.
"The café had a frenchy vibe with checkered tablecloths and accordion music."
noun
1
A casual, sometimes disrespectful term for a French person.
"Some older films used "frenchy" as a nickname for French characters."
How to use Frenchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformally French in style, or a slang nickname for a French person.
When to use it
The noun use can come across as flippant or dated; use with care.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Frenchies
- Comparative
- Frenchier
- Superlative
- Frenchiest
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Etymology
From "French" plus the adjective/noun-forming suffix "-y."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Frenchy” mean?
The word “Frenchy” means having an exaggerated or stereotypical French style or manner. In plain terms, informally French in style, or a slang nickname for a French person.
How do you pronounce “Frenchy”?
“Frenchy” is pronounced FREHNT-shee (/ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Frenchy” in a sentence?
Here is “Frenchy” used in a sentence: “The café had a frenchy vibe with checkered tablecloths and accordion music.”
What part of speech is “Frenchy”?
Depending on how it is used, “Frenchy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Frenchy” come from?
The word “Frenchy” comes from French. From "French" plus the adjective/noun-forming suffix "-y.".
How many meanings does “Frenchy” have?
“Frenchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having an exaggerated or stereotypical French style or manner.
