He is a Parisian born and bred.
Source: tatoeba (300490)
Parisian
/pəˈɹi.ʒən/
Synonyms for "parisian" (26 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (7)
Adjective(4 words)
french cohortefrench groupefrench practicegallic art
Noun(3 words)
french intensefrench poudrefrench revolutions
Related words (13)
Noun(8 words)
old frenchnessparis dwellerparis residentparisian inhabitantparisian stereotypeparisiennestylishurbane parisian
Adjective(2 words)
parisian frenchparisian french curriculum
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: art, chic, cosmopolitan parisian, fashionable, french.
- Sentence evidence is available for parisian, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "parisian".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "parisian"
Keep "parisian" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "parisian" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "parisian", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "parisian" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesFrench personcultural descriptorcultural typedemographic groupgeographic descriptorinhabitantpersonresident
More specific
13 entriesParisian architectureParisian artisanParisian chicParisian coutureParisian cuisineParisian diningParisian fashionParisian manParisian nightlifeParisian studentParisian womanfictional Parisianliterary Parisian
Collocations
11 entriesParisian architectureParisian cafeParisian cafe cultureParisian chicParisian citizenParisian cuisineParisian districtParisian fashionParisian nightlifeParisian residentParisian streets
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
"The Parisian police," he said, "are exceedingly able in their way. They are persevering, ingenious, cunning, and thoroughly versed in the knowledge which their duties seem chiefly to demand."
Source: tatoeba (711222)
He's a Parisian.
Source: tatoeba (794970)
Have a nice evening with your Parisian friends!
Source: tatoeba (3477014)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "parisian"?
Closest matches include art, chic, cosmopolitan parisian, fashionable, french.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "parisian"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.