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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of French.

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Examples

  • By tradition the Frenches are a naval family, although there have been famous soldiers as well as famous sailors amongst its members.

    Sir John French Chisholm, Cecil 1915

  • Fresh off the grill, with onions and Frenches, All-American Mustard.

    Think Progress » Global warming denier Sarah Palin to appear at ‘Oil Palace’ in Texas. 2010

  • But compared to the respective Dawn Frenches and Bernie Madoffs of this world, I'm strictly a Little League offender - the angelic version of street cops are apt to dismiss the case with a contemptuous shake of the head, without even pulling me in.

    Archive 2009-03-01 juliette 2009

  • But compared to the respective Dawn Frenches and Bernie Madoffs of this world, I'm strictly a Little League offender - the angelic version of street cops are apt to dismiss the case with a contemptuous shake of the head, without even pulling me in.

    The Green Eyed Munter juliette 2009

  • On the other hand, Frenches are used to pay by checks.

    CASH Cards and Cellphone Train Tickets — Climb to the Stars 2007

  • On the other hand, Frenches are used to pay by checks.

    CASH Cards and Cellphone Train Tickets — Climb to the Stars 2007

  • The Miss Frenches had been aware of this, and had thought to make sure of him among them.

    He Knew He Was Right 2004

  • Stanbury was intimate with the Frenches of Heavitree, with the

    He Knew He Was Right 2004

  • But Dorothy had not been out without her aunt since she had been at Exeter, and understood perfectly that it would not be wise to commence the practice at the house of the Frenches.

    He Knew He Was Right 2004

  • The late Captain French had been an officer in the army, and at ordinary times and seasons the Frenches were rather ashamed of the Crump connection.

    He Knew He Was Right 2004

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