The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHANSON
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The straight part
We know that "Number of the French" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case number of the french = chanson.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHANSON mean?
CHANSON noun- Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.
- A religious song.