Frenchwoman

noun

French·​wom·​an ˈfrench-ˌwu̇-mən 

1

: a woman who is a native or inhabitant of France

2

: a woman of French descent

Examples of Frenchwoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Michael falls for a gamine Frenchwoman on the island (Valérie Quennessen), Cathy goes to confront her, only to become enticed as well, leading the couple to become an unlikely throuple. — Air Mail, 6 June 2026

Cotillard plays Jeanne, a Frenchwoman living in coastal Spain with her partner, Argentinian carpenter Daniel (Leonardo Sbaraglia). — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026

On Friday, the 22-year-old completed 76 laps around Silverstone in Mercedes’ 2021 car and became the first woman ever to test for the team (and the first Frenchwoman to drive modern F1 machinery). — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026

This, the reception clerk explains, is a tribute to Carlton’s historic 1926 clay tennis courts–the first of their kind–where the legendary match between triumphant Frenchwoman Suzanne Lenglen and her American rival, Helen Willis, took place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026

Binoche is Amanda Powell, a Frenchwoman living in North London with her teenage daughter Sara (Florence Hunt) after separating from her husband. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026

As a Frenchwoman who spent most of her childhood in West Africa, Claire Denis is no stranger to the social and racial tensions colonialism left behind on the continent. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Frenchwoman

• chairwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman
• spokeswoman
• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman

Kids Definition

Frenchwoman

noun

French·​wom·​an ˈfrench-ˌwu̇m-ən 

: a woman who is French