Grecque (en. Greek)

/ɡʁɛk/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Related to Greece or its inhabitants.

Greek cuisine is highly valued for its flavors.

La cuisine grecque est très appréciée pour ses saveurs.

Refers to an architectural or artistic style inspired by ancient Greece.

Greek columns are emblematic of classical architecture.

Les colonnes grecques sont emblématiques de l'architecture classique.

Refers to the language spoken in Greece.

I am beginning to learn Greek, the Greek language.

Je commence à apprendre le grec, la langue grecque.

The word 'grecque' comes from the Latin 'Graecus', referring to the Greeks.

Greek cuisine

A style of cuisine originating from Greece, characterized by the use of olive oil, herbs, and vegetables.

cuisine grecque

Greek mythology

The set of myths and legends from ancient Greece.

mythologie grecque

Greece

Country in Southern Europe, the cradle of Western civilization.

Grèce

Greek

Related to Greece or the Greek language.

grec

Hellenism

Influence or Greek culture, especially in ancient times.

hellénisme

Expresses something of exceptional quality often used in a humorous context.

This dish is really Greek, it's a delight!

Ce plat est vraiment grecque, c'est un délice !

Refers to something traditional or typical of Greek culture.

These holidays were so Greek, I loved it!

Ces vacances étaient tellement grecques, j'ai adoré !