How to Use French in a Sentence

French

adjective
  • No, not French fries dressed up with a little Conecuh sausage.
    — Lawrence Specker | , al, 2023-04-04
  • The home is entered through two French doors, which open onto the kitchen.
    — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 2024-09-27
  • Made of French terry, they are designed to be worn in the studio or on the street.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 2023-08-09
  • Here’s your guide to the most iconic burgers and wondrous French fries in the city.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 2023-11-01
  • As for why French women do this, the expert has her own theory.
    — Ana Morales, Glamour, 2023-11-13
  • 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, 2025-06-01
  • Soak slices of challah bread in French toast batter and allow batter to soak in on both sides.
    — The View, ABC News, 2024-01-05
  • 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, 2024-06-22
  • Blood was found on the floor near the broken French doors in Amie Harwick's home.
    — Cameron Rubner, CBS News, 2024-02-11
  • 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, 2023-10-06
  • 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
  • This medieval French château is for sale near the Pyrenees on the Spanish border.
    — Alison Blanc, Architectural Digest, 2024-08-18
  • 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
  • The trio, with little water, trekked 110 miles in five days to reach a Free French garrison.
    — Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 2024-01-06
  • The final day of freebies is a free order of French toast sticks on Friday, Jan. 19.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 2024-01-16
  • The French Martini isn’t really French.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Sourced from the Corbel, French doors that date back to the 1800s close off the modern space, which opens right up into the bedroom.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 2023-05-18
  • Both have kicked out French forces, and France moved more than 1,000 personnel to Niger after pulling out of Mali last year.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2023-07-28
  • Ganzorigt nailed silver French-style tips to truly complete the wardrobe, which also featured Versace and jewelry brand Brilliant Earth.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Gaumont is handling French distribution and international sales.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
  • As a French auteur with international pedigree, Olivier Assayas likes to split his time between intimate homegrown dramas and kinetic thrillers that never stay in the same place for too long.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
  • What was once takeout menus and buffets, Khanna said, has transformed into a business segment aiming to rival that of Italian and French cuisine and is garnering growing interest by the day.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
  • La Fortuna attacked the port during King George's War in 1748, one of the French and Indian conflicts in North America.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Traditional and Modern Interpretations Cabochon floors have been around for centuries, with origins dating back to French architecture and a notable presence in Georgian homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
  • In the lead-up to their wedding, which was held over the Labor Day weekend, the actor and Louis Vuitton ambassador visit the French fashion house’s atelier in Paris for the final wedding dress fittings, and Vogue was there to capture the experience.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Chef Vázquez blends regional flavors with global culinary techniques—fermenting vegetables inspired by Asian cuisine, enriching sauces using classic French methods, and incorporating bold Mexican influences.
    — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • This boom has been driven by asset managers like US giants Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Lexington Partners, and French firm Ardian, who have each raised tens of billions of dollars for dedicated secondary funds since 2021.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Make time for the Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site where 33 French kings were crowned, and the adjoining Palais du Tau, a cultural landmark once the Archbishop of Reims’ palace.
    — Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The evening also includes a live performance by singer-songwriter Justin Bank and the Bijou Boogie Boys — Dave Hoffpauir on drums, Jay Gentry on bass, Drew Pickens on guitar and Trevor Bates on steel guitar — and a music video by French folk artist Tourbillon Brume.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (L) and Ferrari's French team principal Frederic Vasseur speak ahead of the first practice session for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 16, 2025.
    — Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

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