L'égyptienne (en. The egyptian)
/le.ʒip.tjɛn/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A woman who is of Egyptian nationality.
The Egyptian woman I met speaks several languages fluently.
L'égyptienne que j'ai rencontrée parle couramment plusieurs langues.
Refers to a woman living in Egypt.
She grew up in a traditional Egyptian family.
Elle a grandi dans une famille égyptienne traditionnelle.
Can also refer to a person with Egyptian ancestors.
She is proud of her Egyptian roots.
Elle est fière de ses racines égyptiennes.
Etymology
From the word 'Egyptian' which refers to that which is related to Egypt, with the feminine suffix 'enne'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the Egyptian from Babel
A reference to an Egyptian woman who speaks multiple languages.
l'égyptienne de Babel
Egyptian culture
Refers to the traditions and heritage of Egypt.
la culture égyptienne
Related Words
the egyptian
Man from Egypt.
l'égyptien
Egypt
Country located in the northeast of Africa.
l'Égypte
Slang Meanings
An Egyptian woman known for her beauty.
She is known in the neighborhood as the beautiful Egyptian.
Elle est connue dans le quartier comme la belle égyptienne.
A term of endearment for an Egyptian woman.
Look at that Egyptian woman, she has so much charm.
Regarde cette égyptienne, elle a tellement de charme.