Allemands (en. Germans)

/al.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People originating from Germany.
Germans are known for their efficiency.
Les Allemands sont connus pour leur efficacité.
Germanic language spoken in Germany.
He speaks German fluently, which is the language of the Germans.
Il parle couramment l'allemand, qui est la langue des Allemands.

Etymology

From Old High German 'aleman', which referred to a group of Germanic peoples.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mr. German
Familiar term referring to a German person.
Monsieur Allemand
In the German way
In a way that reminds one of Germans, often in reference to a strict or rigorous method.
À l'allemande

Related Words

Germany
Central European country whose inhabitants are called Germans.
Allemagne
German
Adjective relating to the people or language of Germany.
Allemand
Alemannic
Linguistically or culturally associated with Germans.
Alémanique

Slang Meanings

A typical German.
Look at him, he is really the stereotype of a German.
Regarde-le, il est vraiment le stéréotype de l'Allemand.
Refers to a very methodical way of doing things.
She organized the event in the German way, everything was perfect.
Elle a organisé l'événement à l'allemande, tout était parfait.