What does the cryptic crossword clue "Three couples send rude message — and in French (6)" mean?

The definition is "Three couples". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEXT (synonym="SEXT") + ET (synonym="ET") = SEXTET The answer is SEXTET.

Three couples send rude message — and in French (6)

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