Frenchman

Frenchman is a masculine demonym for a man who is a resident or citizen of France, or who is ethnically French. In English, the feminine form is Frenchwoman, and the plural forms are Frenchmen and Frenchwomen. The term is formed from the English adjective "French" combined with the agent suffix -man; it has historically been used in biographies, journalism, travel writing, and fiction to identify a male person from France.

Usage and nuance: In modern contexts, it is often acceptable in neutral writing, but in formal or inclusive language alternatives such as "a man from France" or "a French citizen" may be preferable. The term may also appear in literature and media to convey character, nationality, or cultural context; however, stereotypes or essentialist claims about national character should be avoided.

As a demonym, it sits alongside other national identifiers and interacts with the French language, in which the corresponding masculine form is Français and the feminine Française. People living outside France who identify with French nationality may or may not use the term; local customs and personal preference govern usage.