What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rhythmic use of words shows man in Paris to be French (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rhythmic use of words". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (first_letter="man") + ETRE (synonym="French") = METRE; definition: "Rhythmic use of words" The answer is METRE.

Rhythmic use of words shows man in Paris to be French (5)

Independent Cryptic #11889 | 12 Across | 2024-11-16 flower

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