french
french — 形容詞
1. relating to the European country of France: the people who live there, the langu
法國的
與法國、法國人或法語有關的
relating to the European country of France: the people who live there, the language they speak, or the things that come from there
Élise loves French bread and buys it fresh every morning.
Élise 很喜歡法國麵包，每天早上都會買新鮮的。
French + noun (bread, wine, cheese etc.)
Lara's French aunt lives in a small town near Lyon.
Lara 的法國阿姨住在里昂附近的一個小鎮。
French + family-related noun
The French flag has three colours: blue, white, and red.
法國國旗有三種顏色：藍、白、紅。
Noa bought a French dictionary for her language class.
Noa 為了她的語言課買了一本法語字典。
文法句型
French + noun
be + French
常見錯誤
french — 名詞
1. the language spoken in France and also in parts of Belgium, Switzerland, Canada,
法語
法國等地使用的語言
the language spoken in France and also in parts of Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and many other countries around the world
Jude has been learning French for three years at school.
Jude 在學校學法語已經三年了。
learning + French
Trang wrote the letter in French because her pen pal lives in Paris.
Trang 用法語寫了那封信，因為她的筆友住在巴黎。
in French
Yumi speaks French, English, and Japanese at home with her family.
Yumi 在家裡跟家人說法語、英語和日語。
Ada is reading a French novel to practise the language she studied in class.
Ada 正在讀一本法國小說，練習她在課堂上學的語言。
文法句型
speak/learn/read/write + French
in French
French is + adjective
用法筆記
When referring to the language, 'French' is uncountable and is not preceded by 'the' unless followed by the word 'language' (e.g., 'the French language').
常見錯誤
2. the people who come from France, considered together as a group
法國人
法國的全體國民
the people who come from France, considered together as a group
The French are known for their love of good food and wine.
法國人以熱愛美食和美酒聞名。
the French + are + adjective/known for
Rachid noticed that the French often greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks.
Rachid 注意到法國人見面時經常互相親吻臉頰。
Shirin read that the French drink more coffee than tea every day.
Shirin 讀到法國人每天喝的咖啡比茶多。
The French have a strong tradition of street markets and local food shops.
法國人有在街上擺市集和開在地食材店的深厚傳統。
文法句型
the French
the French + plural verb
用法筆記
Always use 'the' before 'French' when referring to the people as a group. The verb that follows is always plural. To refer to one person, say 'a French person' or 'a Frenchman'/'a Frenchwoman'.
常見錯誤
french — 動詞
1. to cut away the meat and fat from the end of a bone-in cut of meat, such as a ch
修整（骨排）
將骨頭末端肉剔除以便擺盤
to cut away the meat and fat from the end of a bone-in cut of meat, such as a chop or rib, so that part of the bone is clean and visible for a neat presentation on a plate
Zola watched the chef french the lamb rack before roasting it in the oven.
Zola 看著主廚在烤羊排之前先將骨頭修整乾淨。
french + specific meat cut (lamb rack, chop)
The pork chops were frenched and tied with string for an elegant dinner.
那些豬排經過修整並用繩子綁好，做成了精緻的晚餐。
passive: were frenched
For the party, Jude frenched each rib bone and wrapped the ends in foil.
為了宴會，Jude 把每一根肋骨末端都修整乾淨，再用錫箔紙包起來。
Gita learned how to french a rack of lamb in her weekend cooking class.
Gita 在週末的烹飪課上學會了如何修整羊排。
- trim
a more general term for cutting away extra parts; 'french' is a specific trimming technique for bone-in meat
- clean (the bone)
describes the result of frenched meat, but less technical
文法句型
french + bone-in meat (e.g., rack of lamb, chop)
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in professional cooking contexts. The past participle 'frenched' is more common than the base form. Not to be confused with the verb 'French' meaning to kiss.
常見錯誤
2. to kiss someone with your mouths open and touching each other's tongue, as a way
舌吻；深吻
以舌頭接觸對方嘴部的吻
to kiss someone with your mouths open and touching each other's tongue, as a way of showing romantic or sexual attraction
Trang and Noa were caught frenching behind the gym at the school dance.
Trang 和 Noa 在學校舞會上躲在體育館後面舌吻被發現了。
frenching (continuous/present participle form)
Lara had never frenched anyone before her date with Daniel last weekend.
Lara 在上週末跟 Daniel 約會之前從來沒有跟任何人舌吻過。
In parts of Europe, it is common to see couples frenching in public parks.
在歐洲某些地方，經常看到情侶在公園裡舌吻。
Rachid saw a couple frenching on a bench near the lake in the park.
Rachid 看到一對情侶在公園湖邊的長椅上舌吻。
- French kiss
the more common noun/verb phrase for this action
- make out
broader in meaning; can include French kissing but also other forms of kissing and touching
文法句型
french + someone
french with + someone
用法筆記
The full phrase 'French kiss' is more common than using 'french' alone as a verb. This verb is informal and considered somewhat old-fashioned by younger speakers, who more often say 'make out'.