The term "lien" comes from a French root, with a meaning similar to link; it is related to "liaison."

The restaurant also seems to have grown away from its French roots.

One sense of the verb gobble, from the same French root, is "to eat fast and greedily."

La Crémaillère has been around for decades and maintains its French roots.

'It is a great joy for me that his French roots will also be remembered.'

From her father's side, she has Beninese and French roots.

But he was well respected for remaining loyal to his French roots.

The family had both German and French roots.

The hotel will remain loyal to its French roots.

The town name is pronounced with a soft 'g' because of its French roots.