Frenchified performer? (7)

I believe the answer is:

artiste

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'performer?' is the definition.
(an artiste is a performer or entertainer)

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(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "One entertaining" , "Professional performer" , "Person playing" , "Theatre performer" , "Player" .)

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