What does the cryptic crossword clue "The French maidens excited - me? (9)" mean?

The definition is "me?". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MAIDENS ("maidens") [anagram: "excited -"] + LA (abbreviation of "French") = LADIESMAN; definition: "me?" The answer is LADIESMAN.

The French maidens excited - me? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11732 | 4 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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