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The French man (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

les

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'the french' is the first definition.
(plural form of 'the' in French)

'man' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for les that I've seen before include "Boy's name (abbr)" , "-- Dawson (late comedian)" , "French article; name" , "Short boy or girl" , "- Dawson, Br. comedian" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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