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How to Say "french person" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “french person” is “francesa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
NounA1
specifically female
A stylized portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing an elegant blouse and a simple scarf, representing a Frenchwoman.

Examples

Mi nueva jefa es francesa y se llama Camille.

My new boss is a Frenchwoman and her name is Camille.

Esa francesa ha vivido aquí por veinte años.

That French lady has lived here for twenty years.

Using the Article

When using the word as a noun, you almost always need an article (like 'una' or 'la') before it: 'La francesa compró pan' (The Frenchwoman bought bread).

Using Masculine Form

Mistake: “Mi hermana es francés.”

Correction: Mi hermana es francesa. (Use the feminine form 'francesa' when talking about a female.)

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