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    Flamand (en. Flemish)

    /fla.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An inhabitant of Flanders.
    The Flemish are proud of their heritage.
    Les Flamands sont fiers de leur patrimoine.
    The language spoken by the Flemish.
    Flemish is a Germanic language.
    Le flamand est une langue germanique.
    adjective
    Relating to the Flemish people or culture.
    The Flemish language is spoken in certain regions of Belgium.
    La langue flamande est parlée dans certaines régions de Belgique.
    Refers to character traits associated with the Flemish.
    He is known for his very welcoming Flemish spirit.
    Il est connu pour son esprit flamand, très accueillant.
    Someone who is from Flanders.
    She has Flemish ancestors.
    Elle a des ancêtres flamands.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'Flandrin', from Dutch 'Vlaams', meaning 'Flemish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Flemish as a bison
    Refers to someone who is very robust.
    flamand comme un bison
    Flemish jargon
    A specific language, often technical, used by the Flemish community.
    jargon flamand
    come in Flemish
    An invitation to join a conversation in Flemish.
    venez en flamand

    Related Words

    Flanders
    A region located in northern Belgium.
    Flandre
    Vlaamse
    Relating to the Flemish community in Belgium.
    Vlaamse
    Flemish (feminine)
    A woman from or linked to Flanders.
    flamande

    Slang Meanings

    A Flemish person with a particular sense of humor.
    He has a way of telling stories that is very Flemish, full of irony.
    Il a une manière de raconter qui est très flamande, pleine de dérision.
    A Flemish person who is very proud of their roots.
    She is Flemish to the tips of her nails.
    Elle est flamande jusqu'au bout des ongles.