Parisien
/pa.ʁi.zjɛ̃/noun
A person from Paris, or relating to Paris.
Did you know?Unlike occult-sounding words with hidden dark roots, Parisien is a straightforward demonym built from Paris, though the city’s own name goes back to the ancient Parisii tribe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Parisii
“The name of the Gaulish tribe living in the region around modern Paris.”
Late Latin
Latin
Parisius
“A form used for the city of Paris.”
Old French
Old French
parisien
“Of or belonging to Paris; a Parisian person.”
Modern French
French
parisien
“A person from Paris, or something associated with Paris.”
Modern English
English
Parisian
“A person from Paris or relating to Paris.”