Européen (en. European)
/ø.ʁɔ.pe.ɛn/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Belonging to Europe.
European values are important for international cooperation.
Les valeurs européennes sont importantes pour la coopération internationale.
Concerning the countries of Europe.
The EU is an organization of European states.
L'UE est une organisation d'États européens.
Originating from Europe.
She has a very distinct European accent.
Elle a un accent européen très distinct.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'Europe', from Greek 'Eurṓpē', and the suffix '-en'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
European countries
The nations that make up the European continent.
pays européens
European culture
The traditions and lifestyles associated with the countries of Europe.
culture européenne
European identity
The feeling of belonging to a European community.
identité européenne
Related Words
Europeanization
The process by which countries adopt European cultural characteristics.
européanisation
Europeanism
Philosophy or movement that promotes the unity and values of Europe.
européisme
European (feminine)
Feminine form of 'european', referring to a woman from Europe.
européenne
Slang Meanings
Of a style or attitude associated with Europe.
He has a very European look with his chic clothes.
Il a un look très européen avec ses vêtements chics.
A reference to an opinion or behavior perceived as typical of Europeans.
She is very European in her way of thinking.
Elle est très européenne dans sa manière de penser.