How to Use French in a Sentence
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Aged 10 months in large French oak casks and six months in steel.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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No, not French fries dressed up with a little Conecuh sausage.
—Lawrence Specker | , al, 4 Apr. 2023
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The home is entered through two French doors, which open onto the kitchen.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
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Priya Krishna wrote about menus as a French major in college.
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
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Learn how to make homemade French onion dip to impress at your next party.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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In fact the word poverty comes from the old French word poverté , which refers to a wretched state.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Made of French terry, they are designed to be worn in the studio or on the street.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
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Here’s your guide to the most iconic burgers and wondrous French fries in the city.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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As for why French women do this, the expert has her own theory.
—Ana Morales, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
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At the rear of the entry, French doors lead to a room that could be a home office, den or library.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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Soak slices of challah bread in French toast batter and allow batter to soak in on both sides.
—The View, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2024
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No need to think too hard about the times my gaze lingered on a girl in French class or at cross country practice.
—Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 22 June 2024
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Blood was found on the floor near the broken French doors in Amie Harwick's home.
—Cameron Rubner, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
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And, of course, fresh flowers add the ultimate, final French touch.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
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The chic living room area boasts high ceilings, a fireplace, and French doors opening to the pool deck.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
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Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best man and tagged alongside the groom.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
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There’s a cast iron tub, a breakfast nook, a kitchen with copper pans, and a master bedroom with French doors.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Chocolate macarons Add a little French flavor to your dessert menu this year.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
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The yard includes an attractive storage building, French drains, and a gas line to the rear deck.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
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One of these younger whiskeys was finished in French Sauternes casks to give it notes of oak, honey, and apricot.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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Chocolate mousse flavored with pistachios is dark and dreamy, the kind of finish that would be at home in a French bistro.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
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And Canada will have a suite of French language channels as part of its offering.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
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French toast can be stored in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator for one to two days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Portions are finished with French oak staves before being blended to taste rather than to a set age statement.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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This medieval French château is for sale near the Pyrenees on the Spanish border.
—Alison Blanc, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2024
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It can even be transformed into French fries with the help of your air fryer (or baked in the oven) for a delicious and healthy snack.
—Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023
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Adonis, whose mom is French artist Sophie Brussaux, is no stranger to the spotlight.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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One of five fireplaces throughout the home keeps the space warm, while picture windows and French windows frame the landscape.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
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And then the juice is aged for 22 months in 65% neutral French oak and 35% stainless steel.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Their families fish for a living or farm or are musicians, cooks or artists in the French Quarter.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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