Here in France, head shows cold quality (7)
I believe the answer is:
iciness
'cold quality' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'here in france head' is the wordplay.
'here in france' becomes 'ici' ('here' in French).
'head' becomes 'ness' (ness is a headland).
'ici'+'ness'='ICINESS'
'shows' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for iciness that I've seen before include "Extreme chill" , "Hostility, unfriendliness" , "Chill; reserve" , "Extreme hostility" , "Unapproachability" .)