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    L'américain (en. The american)

    /la.me.ʁi.kɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person born or living in the United States.
    She is the American who won the singing contest.
    Elle est l'américaine qui a gagné le concours de chant.
    Relating to the culture or customs of the United States.
    American cuisine is known for its hamburgers.
    La cuisine l'américaine est connue pour ses hamburgers.
    The English language spoken in the United States.
    He speaks American with a distinct accent.
    Il parle l'américain avec un accent distinct.

    Etymology

    From the word 'America', which comes from the name of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the average American
    A reference to a typical citizen of the United States, often stereotyped.
    l'américain moyen
    the American to madness
    A term used to talk about exaggerated love or obsession for America.
    l'américain à la folie
    American culture
    The set of values, beliefs, and behaviors associated with the United States.
    la culture l'américaine

    Related Words

    United States
    The country in North America made up of 50 states.
    États-Unis
    Yankee
    An informal term for a person from the northern United States.
    Yankee
    Americanization
    The process by which American culture spreads and influences other cultures.
    américanisation

    Slang Meanings

    An informal term for an American.
    In the city, everyone started calling him 'the American' because of his accent.
    Dans la ville, tout le monde a commencé à l'appeler 'l'américain' à cause de son accent.
    A very liberal lifestyle often attributed to Americans.
    He has a very American lifestyle, always traveling and trying new things.
    Il a un style de vie très l'américain, toujours en train de voyager et d'essayer de nouvelles choses.