Italiens (en. Italians)
ita.ljɛ̃
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People originating from or residing in Italy.
Italians are known for their delicious cuisine.
Les Italiens sont connus pour leur cuisine délicieuse.
Member of the Italian people.
Italians often celebrate their culture with festivals.
Les Italiens célèbrent souvent leur culture avec des festivals.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'Italianus', meaning 'Italian' or 'from Italy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Italians are proud of their culture.
Italians show a strong attachment to their traditions.
les italiens sont fiers de leur culture
Italian is a Romance language.
It is one of the languages derived from Latin.
l'italien est une langue romane
Related Words
Italy
Southern European country.
Italie
Italian
Language spoken in Italy.
italien
Italianism
Cultural or linguistic characteristics related to Italy.
italianisme
Slang Meanings
A positive stereotype of Italians as good cooks.
Italians can really cook; they look like chefs every day!
Les Italiens peuvent vraiment cuisiner, on dirait des chefs tous les jours!
Informal use of the word to refer to stylish things.
This car is Italian; it must be super fast!
Cette voiture est italienne, elle doit être super rapide!