Frenchman lacking English framework (6)
I believe the answer is:
fabric
'framework' is the definition.
(I know that framework can be written as fabric)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)