Asie (en. Asia)

/az.i/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One of the seven continents of the earth.
Asia is the most populous continent in the world.
L'Asie est le continent le plus peuplé du monde.
Geographic region grouping countries like China, India, and Japan.
Asia offers great cultural and linguistic diversity.
L'Asie offre une grande diversité culturelle et linguistique.
Economy or market related to Asian countries.
Western companies are investing more and more in Asia.
Les entreprises occidentales investissent de plus en plus en Asie.

Etymology

From ancient Greek 'Asia', which initially referred to regions around the Aegean Sea.

Common Phrases and Expressions

South Asia
Region of Asia including countries such as India and Pakistan.
l'Asie du Sud
East Asia
Region of Asia including countries such as China and Japan.
l'Asie de l'Est

Related Words

Asian
Related to Asia or its inhabitants.
asiatique
Asianism
Cultural and aesthetic characteristics specific to Asian countries.
asiatisme

Slang Meanings

An informal way to refer to Asian culture or cuisine.
This restaurant has a really 'Asia' vibe.
Ce restaurant a une ambiance vraiment 'asie'.
Sometimes refers to a person of Asian descent in a familiar way.
He is really good at mathematics; he's a true 'Asian'.
Il est super doué en mathématiques, c'est un vrai 'asiatique'.