French paradox
Proper noun
Meaning
the French paradox
The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
Examples
The French "paradox" main The French paradox is the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
This phenomenon has been termed the French paradox, and is thought to occur from protective benefits of regularly consuming red wine.