vinaigrette vs French dressing

vinaigrette and French dressing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vinaigrette	Yes	No	No	No
French dressing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, vinaigrette and French dressing are synonyms defined as:

vinaigrette and French dressing: oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

Other synonyms of vinaigrette include sauce vinaigrette.

vinaigrette (noun)	French dressing (noun)
oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic	oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic