Irlandais (en. Irish)

/iʁ.lɛ̃.dɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who comes from Ireland.
She adopted an Irish culture.
Elle a adopté une culture irlandaise.
Related to the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland.
He is learning Irish at school.
Il apprend l'irlandais à l'école.
Refers to a type of beer typical of Ireland.
I prefer Irish beer.
Je préfère la bière irlandaise.

Etymology

From the French term 'irlandais', derived from the Latin 'Hibernia' meaning 'Ireland'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Irish celebration
Traditional festival celebrated in Ireland.
célébration irlandaise
Irish music
Traditional musical genre from Ireland.
musique irlandaise
Irish cuisine
Typical meals from Ireland.
cuisine irlandaise

Related Words

Ireland
Country located in Western Europe.
Irlande
Dublin
Capital of Ireland.
Dublin
Gaelic
Language and culture of the Irish people.
gaélique

Slang Meanings

An Irish person who loves to party.
He is really Irish, always ready for a night out.
Il est vraiment irlandais, toujours prêt pour une soirée.
A friendly term for a friend from Ireland.
This is my Irish friend, we've known each other for years.
C'est mon irlandais, on se connaît depuis des années.