What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ambassador with the French not available for woman (6)" mean?

The definition is "woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HE (abbreviation="Ambassador") + LE (abbreviation="the French") + N (first_letter="not") + A (first_letter="available") = HELENA; definition: "woman" The answer is HELENA.

Ambassador with the French not available for woman (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17475 | 26 Across | 2024-10-25 flower

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