Grecques (en. Greek)

[gʁɛk]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to Greece.
Greek customs are very rich and varied.
Les coutumes grecques sont très riches et variées.
Related to the Greek culture or language.
He studies ancient Greek literature.
Il étudie la littérature grecque antique.
Of Greek origin or style.
This restaurant offers traditional Greek dishes.
Ce restaurant propose des plats grecs traditionnels.

Etymology

From the word 'Greek', which refers to Greece.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greek cuisine
Traditional cuisine of Greece, known for its Mediterranean flavors.
cuisine grecque
Greek mythology
The collection of myths and legends from ancient Greece.
mythologie grecque
Greek philosophy
Studies of the thinkers and philosophers from ancient Greece.
philosophie grecque

Related Words

Greek
Name used to refer to a person from Greece.
grec
Hellenism
Period of Greek culture after the conquest of Alexander the Great.
hellénisme
Greek (feminine)
Feminine form of the word Greek.
grecque

Slang Meanings

Said of a person very much in love or attached to Greek culture.
She is completely Greek since her trip to Athens.
Elle est complètement grecque depuis son voyage à Athènes.
Term used to refer to a popular dance style in Greece.
During the party, they danced the Greek.
Lors de la fête, ils ont dansé le grec.