No. 643 in Dutch
franse
"Franse" means "French" (adjective, relating to France or its people).
In a sentence
Ik houd van Franse kaas.
I love French cheese.
Here, 'Franse' is used as an adjective describing the nationality or origin of 'kaas' (cheese), indicating that the cheese is French.
De Franse taal is erg mooi.
The French language is very beautiful.
In this case, 'Franse' is again an adjective describing 'taal' (language), specifying that the language in question is French.
Wij hebben een Franse auto gekocht.
We bought a French car.
Here, 'Franse' functions as an adjective specifying the origin of 'auto' (car), indicating the car was made in France.
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