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    Gascon (en. Gascon)

    /ɡas.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is originally from Gascony.
    This Gascon cuisine is known for its flavors.
    Cette cuisine gasconne est connue pour ses saveurs.
    Who boasts excessively.
    He has a Gascon speech that can sometimes be annoying.
    Il a un discours gascon qui peut parfois agacer.

    Etymology

    From the name of the region of Gascony, in the southwest of France.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak Gascon
    To speak in an exaggerated or pretentious manner.
    parler gascon
    Gascon gesture
    An act done with bravery but which may seem theatrical.
    geste gascon

    Related Words

    Gascony
    The Gascon language, a dialect of Occitan.
    gascogne

    Slang Meanings

    To boast without reason.
    He tells Gascon stories that aren't really true.
    Il raconte des histoires gasconnes qui ne sont pas véritablement vraies.
    To have guts.
    He has a Gascon attitude when he asks for favors without any shame.
    Il a une attitude gasconne quand il demande des faveurs sans gêne.