Meanings
proper nounthe French paradox
- The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
Origin
Coined by Dr. Serge Renaud of Bordeaux University in 1992.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Czech francouzský paradox
- francouzský paradoxFrench paradox
Dutch Franse paradox
- Franse paradoxFrench paradox
French paradoxe français
- paradoxe françaisFrench paradox
German Französische Paradox
- Französische ParadoxFrench paradox
Hebrew הפרדוקס הצרפתי
- הפרדוקס הצרפתיFrench paradox
Italian paradosso francese
- paradosso franceseFrench paradox
Korean 프렌치 패러독스
- 프렌치 패러독스 (peurenchi paereodokseu)French paradox
Portuguese paradoxo francês
- paradoxo francêsFrench paradox
Spanish paradoja francesa
- paradoja francesaFrench paradox
Cite this entry
APA
French paradox. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20paradox
MLA
“French paradox.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20paradox. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “French paradox,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20paradox.
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