Italie (en. Italy)
i.ta.li
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A sovereign state located in southern Europe, comprising the Italian peninsula as well as several islands.
Italy is famous for its historic monuments.
L'Italie est célèbre pour ses monuments historiques.
The official language of Italy.
She speaks Italian fluently because she lived in Italy.
Elle parle couramment l'italien parce qu'elle a vécu en Italie.
A country known for its cuisine, arts, and fashion.
Italian pasta is appreciated worldwide.
Les pâtes italiennes sont appréciées dans le monde entier.
Etymology
From Latin 'Italia', used in antiquity to refer to the region.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The sweet life
A pleasant way of life, often associated with Italian culture.
La dolce vita
Taking a trip to Italy
Traveling to Italy to discover its beauties.
Faire un tour en Italie
Italian cuisine
Term describing the dishes and culinary traditions of Italy.
Cuisine italienne
Related Words
Italian
Pertaining to or originating from Italy.
italien
Roman
Related to the city of Rome, the capital of Italy.
romain
Tuscany
A famous region in Italy known for its culture and wine.
Toscane
Slang Meanings
Italian in an informal or familiar way.
Look at that guy, he really has the Italian style.
Regarde ce gars, il a vraiment le style italien.
Refers to someone who loves pasta.
He is so 'Italian' when it comes to eating spaghetti.
Il est tellement 'italien' quand il s'agit de manger des spaghettis.