Basque (en. Basque)

[bask]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A member of the people inhabiting the Basque region.

She met a Basque during her vacation in Biarritz.

Elle a rencontré un basque lors de ses vacances à Biarritz.

The language spoken in the Basque Country.

Basque is a unique language, with no known links to other European languages.

Le basque est une langue unique, sans lien connu avec d'autres langues européennes.

From the French 'basque', coming from the Latin 'Vascones', the name of an ancient ethnic group.

Bunch of basques

Expression referring to a group of energetic or loud people.

Bande de basques

Basque spirit

Attitude characterized by a strong cultural identity.

Esprit basque

Basque Country

Region located at the border between France and Spain, known for its distinctive culture and language.

Pays Basque

Basque cuisine

Traditional cuisine from the Basque region, famous for its seafood and meat dishes.

Basque cuisine

Individual with a strong personality.

That guy is a true Basque, he never lets anyone walk all over him.

Ce gars-là est un vrai basque, il ne se laisse jamais marcher sur les pieds.

Someone happy and festive.

At the party, everyone was Basque, full of energy and good cheer.

À la fête, tout le monde était basque, plein d'énergie et de bonne humeur.