L'Autrichienne

L'Autrichienne is the feminine form of the French word meaning "The Austrian." Historically, the term was used as a derogatory nickname for Queen Marie Antoinette of France, who had been born in Austria, a historic enemy of France. The last syllable of Autrichienne also resembles chienne, the female form of chien, "dog" in French.

"L'Autrichienne" may also refer to:

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