Américaine (en. American)

/a.me.ʁi.kɛːn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to America.
He has an American accent.
Il a un accent américain.
Related to the culture or customs of the United States.
She loves American music.
Elle adore la musique américaine.
Referring to the cuisine of the United States.
We ate American hamburgers.
Nous avons mangé des hamburgers américains.

Etymology

From Latin 'America' with the suffix '-aine', indicating origin or relationship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

American culture
The set of cultural practices of the United States.
culture américaine
American modeling
Reference to a mode of thought or operation inspired by the United States.
modélisation américaine
American screwdriver
Cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
screwdriver américain

Related Words

American
Refers to a person or object coming from the United States.
américain
U.S. citizen
Formal term for a citizen of the United States.
états-unien

Slang Meanings

Popular culture of the United States.
I love American series, they are so good!
J'adore les séries américaines, elles sont trop bien!
Lifestyle inspired by the United States.
He has an American lifestyle, fast food and all.
Il a un mode de vie américain, fast-food et tout.