Franzmann

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfʁant͡sˌman/
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Noun

Franzmann m (strong, genitive Franzmanns or Franzmannes, plural Franzmänner)

  1. (colloquial, mildly derogatory, dated) Frenchy
    Synonyms: Franzake, Froschfresser (both more derogatory)
    • 1920, Ernst Jünger, In Stahlgewittern [Storm of Steel]:
      An einem Baume lehnte ein bärtiger Landwehrmann: „Jungens, jetzt feste ran, der Franzmann ist im Laufen!
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Declension

Further reading

  • Franzmann” in Duden online
  • Franzmann” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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