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Rule "the french (French)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the french (French)
Message: <suggestion>\1</suggestion> needs to be capitalized when you are referring to the language or country.
Category: Upper/Lowercase (ID: CASING)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He's having polish and English lessons.
    Correction suggestion: Polish
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Contrary to their name, french fries are claimed to have originated in Belgium, although their exact place of origin is uncertain.
  • I have to polish my English.
ID: THE_FRENCH [6]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-20 22:33:09 +0100)