Frenchman lacking English framework (6)

I believe the answer is:

fabric

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'framework' is the definition.
(I know that framework can be written as fabric)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for fabric that I've seen before include "Woven, knitted or felted cloth" , "Cloth, woven material" , "Manufactured cloth" , "Knitted or woven fabric" , "Material; structure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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