Australien (en. Australian)

/os.tʁa.ljɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who comes from Australia.
She has an Australian accent.
Elle a un accent australien.
Related to the fauna or flora of Australia.
Kangaroos are Australian animals.
Les kangourous sont des animaux australiens.
Said of a person originating from Australia.
He is Australian; he lives in Sydney.
Il est australien, il vit à Sydney.

Etymology

From Latin 'Australia', derived from the word 'australis' meaning 'southern'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the Australian outback
Deserted and remote region of Australia.
l'outback australien
Australian English
Dialect of English spoken in Australia.
l'anglais australien
the Australian Aborigines
Indigenous people of Australia.
les aborigènes australiens

Related Words

Australia
Continent and country located in the southern hemisphere.
Australie
Sydney
Iconic city of Australia.
Sydney
kangaroo
Typical marsupial animal of Australia.
kangourou

Slang Meanings

Aussie
He is a true Aussie; he loves surfing.
Il est un vrai Aussie, il adore le surf.
Dinky-di
You are a dinky-di Australian, authentic and proud.
Tu es un dinky-di australien, authentique et fier.