L'europe (en. Europe)

/lœʁop/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Continent that encompasses various countries with a shared history and culture.

Europe is known for its cultural wealth.

L'Europe est connue pour sa richesse culturelle.

Political union of several European countries.

Europe has established common policies.

L'Europe a instauré des politiques communes.

The set of countries that have an influence on the continent.

Economic influences in Europe vary from country to country.

Les influences économiques en Europe varient d'un pays à l'autre.

The word 'Europe' comes from the Greek 'Európolis', meaning 'broad face', associated with mythology.

the European spirit

A mentality that promotes unity and cooperation among European nations.

l'esprit européen

European integration

The process of unifying the policies and economies of the countries of the European Union.

l'intégration européenne

European values

Principles of democracy, human rights, and freedom that are at the heart of Europe.

les valeurs européennes

the European Union

Political and economic organization comprising several European countries.

l'Union européenne

Schengen

Agreement allowing the free movement of people between certain countries in Europe.

Schaengen

euro

Currency used by most European Union countries.

euro

Eurabia

Some use the term Eurabia to refer to a Europe supposedly dominated by Arab culture.

Certains utilisent le terme Eurabia pour désigner une Europe supposément dominée par la culture arabe.

Euronostalgia

There is a certain euronostalgia among those who wish to return to old European traditions.

Il y a une certaine euronostalgie parmi ceux qui souhaitent revenir aux anciennes traditions européennes.