Translation guide
How to express 'French' in Japanese, covering language, nationality, and cultural references.
French (language)
French (person)
French (adjective)
Referring to the French language
Referring to a person or people from France
Describing something as being from France or of French origin
Attributive form meaning 'French' or 'of France'. Used with nouns.
French culture
a French company
Loanword used in specific compounds like 'French cuisine' or 'French restaurant'. Not used for nationality.
Kanji abbreviation used in compounds like 仏文学 (French literature) or 仏和辞典 (French-Japanese dictionary). Written style.
Talking about French as an academic subject or ability
フレンチ is only used for things like food, fashion, or style. To say 'He is French', use フランス人です.
He is French. (incorrect)
仏語検定を受ける。
Take the French language proficiency test.
French people like wine.
フレンチレストラン
French restaurant
French toast
I major in French literature.