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    Grec (en. Greek)

    /ɡʁɛk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who comes from Greece or is related to it.
    Greek cuisine is famous for its flavors.
    La cuisine grecque est célèbre pour ses saveurs.
    Relating to the Greek language.
    He is learning ancient Greek for his studies.
    Il apprend le grec ancien pour ses études.
    Refers to people originating from Greece.
    He has Greek friends who often come to France.
    Il a des amis grecs qui viennent souvent en France.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Graecus', itself derived from Greek 'Graikos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Greek in the veins
    Refers to someone with Greek origins.
    grec dans les veines
    Greek livelihood
    Refers to a means of making a living.
    gagne-pain grec
    Trip to Greece
    Reference to a trip to Greece.
    voyage en Grèce

    Related Words

    Hellenism
    Cultural movement inspired by Greek culture.
    hellénisme
    Greek mythology
    Set of myths from ancient Greece.
    mythologie grecque
    Greek language
    Language spoken in Greece.
    langue grecque

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a man who loves Greek culture.
    This man is a true Greek; he only swears by mythology.
    Cet homme est un vrai grec, il ne jure que par la mythologie.
    Used to describe a lifestyle inspired by Greece.
    He lives the Greek way, between beaches and taverns.
    Il vit à la mode grecque, entre plages et tavernes.