Frantsuz

Frantsuz (Француз) is the Russian word for "Frenchman." It is a masculine noun. More broadly, it can refer to anything or anyone associated with France or of French origin. The word is derived from the ethnonym for the French people. The feminine form is "Frantsuzhenka" (Француженка), meaning "Frenchwoman." While generally a neutral term, the context in which it is used can sometimes imbue it with certain connotations, either positive or negative, depending on the historical relationship between Russia and France at the time. The diminutive forms exist, such as "Frantsuzik," which can express affection or condescension.