What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crescent, one French in character, largely (7)" mean?

The definition is "Crescent,". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UN (synonym="UN") in LETTE (synonym="LETTE") = LUNETTE; definition: "Crescent," The answer is LUNETTE.

Crescent, one French in character, largely (7)

Times Cryptic #28762 | 21 Across | 2023-11-16 flower

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