Gaulois (en. Gallic)

/ɡo.lwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to the Gauls, a Celtic people of antiquity.

Gallic heritage is rich in stories and traditions.

Le patrimoine gaulois est riche en histoires et traditions.

Characteristic of Gallic culture or spirit.

He has a Gallic spirit, always ready for resistance.

Il a un esprit gaulois, toujours prêt à la résistance.

From the Latin 'Gallicus', which refers to the Gauls.

Gallic pride

the pride and bravery of the Gauls.

la fierté gauloise

Gallic spirit

a typically French attitude of bravery and resistance.

esprit gaulois

Gallic humor

a humor characterized by its wit and mischievousness.

l'humour gaulois

Gaul

An ancient territory inhabited by the Gauls, today France.

Gaule

Gaulishness

Humor or expressions typical of the Gauls.

Gauloiserie

Gaul (noun)

Member of the Celtic people of Gaul.

Gaulois (nom)

Refers to a person with a gruff but friendly character.

He has a very Gaulish side; he is a bit grumpy but honest.

Il a un côté très gaulois, il est un peu râleur mais honnête.

Used to describe a person proud of their French origins.

She is very Gaulish in her way of claiming her heritage.

Elle est très gauloise dans sa façon de revendiquer son patrimoine.