noun
Uncommon
Parisian
puh-RIHZH-uhn
Parisian (noun) means a native or resident of Paris. Example: “The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee.”
noun
1
A native or resident of Paris.
"The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee."
adj
1
Relating to or characteristic of Paris.
"Over time, the concern is that the cafe’s role as the heart of Parisian society will become obsolete, Mr. Fontaine said, as the younger generation turns to the coffee shop."
— Vivian Song, Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes (2025)
"She has a distinctly Parisian sense of style."
"He lived in Paris for ten years, and became more Parisian than the natives."
— Oliver Statler, Japanese Inn (1982)
How to use Parisian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOf, from, or typical of Paris.
Common pairings
Parisian chic
a true Parisian
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Word forms
- Plural
- Parisians
- Comparative
- more Parisian
- Superlative
- most Parisian
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Etymology
From Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisianus, built directly on the name Paris.
Rhymes for Parisian
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What does “Parisian” mean?
The word “Parisian” means a native or resident of Paris. In plain terms, of, from, or typical of Paris.
How do you pronounce “Parisian”?
“Parisian” is pronounced puh-RIHZH-uhn (/pəˈɹi.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Parisian” in a sentence?
Here is “Parisian” used in a sentence: “The café was full of Parisians enjoying their morning coffee.”
What part of speech is “Parisian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Parisian” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Parisian” come from?
The word “Parisian” comes from Medieval Latin. From Middle French parisien, from Medieval Latin parisianus, built directly on the name Paris.
Is “Parisian” a common word?
“Parisian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Parisian” have?
“Parisian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a native or resident of Paris.
