L'asie (en. Asia)

/l.a.zi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Land continent that includes regions such as the Middle East, India, and the Far East.
Asia is home to a great cultural and linguistic diversity.
L'Asie abrite une grande diversité culturelle et linguistique.
Refers to the countries of Asia in an economic or political context.
Asian countries are rapidly developing their economy.
Les pays de l'Asie développent rapidement leur économie.

Etymology

The word 'Asia' comes from the ancient Greek 'Asia', which originally referred to a territory in Anatolia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Southeast Asia
Region of Asia including countries such as Thailand and Indonesia.
l'Asie du Sud-Est
East Asia
Region of Asia including countries such as China and Japan.
l'Asie de l'Est

Related Words

Asian
Related or belonging to Asia.
asiatique
Asians
Inhabitants of Asia.
asiens

Slang Meanings

Related to popular trends in Asia.
This clothing style is very 'Asian' this season.
Ce style vestimentaire est très 'asien' cette saison.
Used to describe something flashy or extravagant coming from Asia.
This gadget is really 'Asian' with all its features.
Ce gadget est vraiment 'asiatique' avec toutes ses fonctionnalités.