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    Flamands (en. Flemish)

    /flamɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of the Flemish people who speaks Dutch.
    The Flemish are known for their rich culture and delicious cuisine.
    Les flamands sont connus pour leur culture riche et leur cuisine délicieuse.
    Related to Flanders, a region in northern Belgium.
    The Flemish language is one of the two official languages of Belgium.
    La langue flamande est une des deux langues officielles de la Belgique.

    Etymology

    From the Dutch 'Vlamingen', derived from 'Vlaanderen', meaning 'Flanders'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Flemish from Brussels
    Person from Brussels, often speaking Flemish.
    flamand de Bruxelles
    Flemish culture
    The entirety of the traditions, arts, and rites associated with the Flemish community.
    culture flamande
    Flemish and Walloon
    Reference to the two main linguistic communities in Belgium.
    flamand et wallon

    Related Words

    Flanders
    Historical and cultural region of Belgium.
    flandre
    Dutch
    Language spoken by the Flemish.
    néerlandais
    Flemish
    Lifestyle or cultural peculiarities of the Flemish.
    flamandise

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person with a strong Flemish accent.
    He has a Flemish accent that is hard for French speakers to understand.
    Il a un accent flamand qui est difficile à comprendre pour les francophones.
    Used to refer to Flemish habits or customs in a humorous way.
    He loves beer so much that they call him 'the Flemish one' of the group.
    Il aime tellement la bière qu'on l'appelle 'le flamand' de la bande.