French ancestry

Lineage from France

French ancestry refers to family lineage tracing back to France or French-speaking peoples.

The term appears in demographic surveys, genealogical research, and discussions of ethnic identity: She discovered her French ancestry through DNA testing.

In American contexts, it may encompass Cajun, French-Canadian, or Huguenot heritage.

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