Britannique (en. British)

[bʁita.nik]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to Great Britain.
The British style is often associated with classicism.
Le style britannique est souvent associé au classicisme.
Related to the inhabitants of Great Britain.
The British celebrate their culture every year.
Les britanniques célèbrent leur culture chaque année.
Coming from Great Britain.
This product is made according to British standards.
Ce produit est fabriqué selon les normes britanniques.

Etymology

From Latin 'Britannicus', derived from 'Britannia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

British as an Englishman
To be very reserved or traditional.
Britannique comme un Anglais
To have a British accent
To speak with a typical British accent.
avoir l'accent britannique
British spirit
Refers to a typically British way of thinking.
esprit britannique

Related Words

Great Britain
Island composed of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Grande-Bretagne
Britannic-ism
Character or tendency to be British.
britannicisme
Britishizer
To adopt a British style.
britanniseur

Slang Meanings

A traditional British person
He is a true Brit; he always drinks tea at five o'clock.
Il est un vrai britannique, il boit toujours du thé à cinq heures.
British by default
She behaves like a British by default, with her perfect accent.
Elle se comporte comme une British d'emblée, avec son accent parfait.