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    Arabe (en. Arab)

    /a.ʁab/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of the Arab people.
    He identified as an Arab proud of his roots.
    Il s'est identifié comme un arabe fier de ses racines.
    Language spoken by the Arabs.
    Arabic is a rich and complex language.
    L'arabe est une langue riche et complexe.
    Related to Arabia or Arab cultures.
    Arab cuisine is very varied and flavorful.
    La cuisine arabe est très variée et savoureuse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arabi', itself from Greek 'arabos', which designates a people of the desert.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Arab culture
    The collection of traditions, values, and arts of the Arab peoples.
    culture arabe
    Arabic language
    Semitic language spoken by the Arabs.
    langue arabe
    Arab identity
    Awareness and belonging to Arab culture.
    identité arabe

    Related Words

    Arabia
    Peninsula located in Asia, traditional habitat of the Arabs.
    Arabie
    Arabist
    Person who studies the Arabic language or culture.
    arabisant
    Arab-Muslim
    Related to the culture shared between Arabs and the Muslim world.
    arabo-musulman

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar term to refer to a person of Arab origin.
    People in the neighborhood jokingly call him 'the Arab'.
    Les gens du quartier l'appellent 'l'arabe' en plaisantant.
    Sometimes used pejoratively in certain contexts.
    One should not treat someone who is Arab with disdain.
    Il ne faut pas traiter quelqu'un d'arabe de manière dédaigneuse.