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    Belge (en. Belgian)

    /bɛlʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is from or belongs to Belgium.
    She has a very pronounced Belgian accent.
    Elle a un accent belge très prononcé.
    Relating to the culture of Belgium.
    Belgian cuisine is renowned for its fries.
    La cuisine belge est renommée pour ses frites.
    Affiliated with the country or nationality of the same name.
    He has a Belgian passport.
    Il a un passeport belge.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'Belgique', derived from Latin 'Belgica'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Belgian as a joke
    Used to describe something typically Belgian, often with humor.
    belge comme une blague
    Belgian chocolate
    Renowned worldwide for its quality.
    le chocolat belge
    Belgian beer
    Famous for its diversity and exceptional taste.
    la bière belge

    Related Words

    Belgium
    State in Western Europe whose capital is Brussels.
    Belgique
    Brussels
    Capital of Belgium and seat of European institutions.
    Bruxelles
    Wallonia
    Francophone region in the southern part of Belgium.
    Wallonie

    Slang Meanings

    A pun often used in jokes to talk about Belgians.
    Why do Belgians always look up? Because they hope to see a cloud that brings them luck!
    Pourquoi les Belges regardent-ils toujours en l'air? Parce qu'ils espèrent voir passer un nuage qui leur porte chance!
    Used to refer to someone naive or simple-minded.
    He made a big mistake, he is really Belgian!
    Il a fait une grosse gaffe, il est vraiment belge!