French

Example Sentences

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"I suppose," said Philip, "that the savages up your way converse in Latin, Greek, and German—" "Latin, FRENCH, and German," corrected Jeanne.

From Flower of the North A Modern Romance by Curwood, James Oliver

We shall now follow the principal explorations made within the limits of the future United States, by the SPAINIARDS, FRENCH, ENGLISH, and DUTCH.

From A Brief History of the United States by Barnes & Co.

The tunes are up - FRENCH, to be shure, The faithfu' FRENCH, an' twa-three mair; The auld prezentor, hoastin' sair, Wales out the portions, An' yirks the tune into the air Wi' queer contortions.

From Underwoods by Stevenson, Robert Louis

This country of ours contains many such individuals—individuals of that well-known class who, cultivating "the beautiful," not only discourse of their cult to all and sundry, but speak of it pre-eminently in FRENCH.

From Youth by Hogarth, C. J.

If you don't behave to him in a proper military manner you'll be reported to Lord FRENCH, and then you'll be more tempy than ever.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 17, 1917 by Various