Béarnais (en. Béarnais)
/be.aʁ.nɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who speaks the béarnaise language.
He learned to speak béarnais from a young age.
Il a appris à parler béarnais dès son jeune âge.
Who belongs to or is related to Béarn.
Béarnaise architecture is typical of local traditions.
L'architecture béarnaise est typique des traditions locales.
Etymology
From the name of the region of Béarn, in France.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be béarnais
Signifies belonging to Béarn.
être béarnais
béarnais accents
Refers to the specifics of the local accent.
accents béarnais
Related Words
Béarn
Historic region in France.
Béarn
gascon
Regional language spoken in Béarn.
gascon
Pau
Sub-prefecture of Béarn.
Pau
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to someone very attached to their local roots.
He is so béarnais that he never wants to leave the region.
Il est tellement béarnais qu'il ne veut jamais quitter la région.
In reference to a rural and traditional lifestyle.
These holidays were so béarnais, with homemade meals and local festivities.
Ces vacances étaient si béarnaises, avec des repas faits maison et des fêtes locales.