L'inde (en. India)

[lɛ̃d]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sovereign state in South Asia.

India is the second most populous country in the world.

L'Inde est le deuxième pays le plus peuplé du monde.

Ancient civilization originating from this region.

The civilization of India has left a rich cultural heritage.

La civilisation de l'Inde a laissé un riche héritage culturel.

Geographical region including countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The Indies were once a single geographical entity.

Les Indes étaient autrefois une seule entité géographique.

Comes from the Latin 'India', derived from the Greek 'Indos', which referred to the Indus River.

Indian cuisine

The variety of typical dishes from India, often spicy.

la cuisine indienne

Indian culture

The traditions, art, and values specific to India.

la culture indienne

The East Indies

A historical term designating a region that encompasses part of Asia.

les Indes orientales

Hinduism

Majority religion in India.

hindouisme

Bollywood

Indian film industry based in Mumbai.

bollywood

Sarong

Traditional clothing worn in India and other Asian countries.

sarong

Eating Indian food

We're going to have Indian food tonight!

On va se faire un indien ce soir !

Feeling out of place

I was lost, it was like being in India over there!

J'étais perdu, c'était comme un indien là-bas !