Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Grande-bretagne (en. Great britain)

    ɡʁɑ̃d bʁɛtaɲ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    United Kingdom, consortium of British nations.
    Great Britain has a rich maritime history.
    La Grande-Bretagne a une riche histoire maritime.
    Main island of the British archipelago.
    Great Britain is divided into three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales.
    La Grande-Bretagne est divisée en trois pays: l'Angleterre, l'Écosse et le pays de Galles.
    Geographic area often used to refer to the British Isles.
    The inhabitants of Great Britain are known for their politeness.
    Les habitants de la Grande-Bretagne sont connus pour leur politesse.

    Etymology

    The term 'Great Britain' comes from the Latin 'Britannia' associated with the adjective 'great'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be British as a penny
    Means to be perfectly British.
    Être anglais comme un sou
    The British weather
    Refers to the changing and often rainy climate of Great Britain.
    Le temps britannique
    In the British way
    A typically British way of doing things.
    À la britannique

    Related Words

    England
    One of the constituent nations of Great Britain.
    Angleterre
    Scotland
    Another constituent nation, known for its landscapes and history.
    Écosse
    Wales
    The third constituent nation, renowned for its Celtic culture.
    Pays de Galles

    Slang Meanings

    Brit
    He's a Brit who moved abroad.
    C'est un Brit qui a déménagé à l'étranger.
    Blighty
    He is proud to return to Blighty after so many years.
    Il est fier de revenir au Blighty après tant d'années.