This is the 1005th most frequent French word.
chinois
"Chinois" means "Chinese" in English.
Used as a noun to refer to the Chinese language.
Il apprend le chinois à l'université.
He is learning Chinese at the university.
Used as a plural noun to refer to the people of China.
Les Chinois ont une histoire riche et ancienne.
The Chinese have a rich and ancient history.
Used as an adjective to indicate origin or association with China.