francesa
“francesa” means “French” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
French
Also: of France
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La Torre Eiffel es una estructura francesa muy famosa.
A1The Eiffel Tower is a very famous French structure.
Me encanta la sopa de cebolla francesa.
A2I love French onion soup.
Mi amiga habla la lengua francesa con fluidez.
B1My friend speaks the French language fluently.
Frenchwoman
Also: French person
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Mi nueva jefa es francesa y se llama Camille.
A1My new boss is a Frenchwoman and her name is Camille.
Esa francesa ha vivido aquí por veinte años.
A2That French lady has lived here for twenty years.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'francesa' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin name *Francia*, which literally means 'land of the Franks.' The Franks were a group of Germanic peoples who settled the region that is now France.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'francesa'?
No. In Spanish, words for nationalities and languages (like 'francesa', 'español', 'italiano') are written in lowercase, unless they start a sentence.
What is the difference between 'francesa' and 'francés'?
'Francesa' is the feminine form (used for women or feminine things). 'Francés' is the masculine form (used for men or masculine things). They both mean 'French.'