French Language

noun a type of keyboard layout commonly used in France and Belgium

• The AZERTY keyboard layout is commonly used in French-speaking countries.
• I find it easier to type on an AZERTY keyboard than on a QWERTY one.
• I can't stand using an AZERTY keyboard, it's so confusing!
• Learning to navigate through the new software was like trying to type on an AZERTY keyboard for the first time.

noun a member of the French-speaking people of Acadia, a region of eastern Canada

adjective relating to Acadia or its people, culture, or language

• The Acadian people are descendants of French colonists who settled in Acadia in the 17th century.
• I'm planning a trip to visit some Acadian relatives in Louisiana.
• That Acadian restaurant serves the best gumbo in town.
• The Acadian culture is deeply rooted in the traditions of their ancestors.