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French lethargy (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ennui

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This clue could be a double definition.

'french' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'lethargy' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for ennui that I've seen before include "Boredom, tedium" , "having nothing to do" , "Boredom, listlessness" , "Low interest rate" , "Lack of interest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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