Latin (en. Latin)

/la.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Language spoken in Antiquity by the inhabitants of Rome and Italy.

Latin was used in the official affairs of the Roman Empire.

Le latin était utilisé dans les affaires officielles de l'Empire romain.

Language of the literary works of Antiquity and the Middle Ages.

Many philosophical works were written in Latin.

De nombreuses œuvres philosophiques ont été écrites en latin.

Language of the Catholic Church in its rites and documents.

Prayers are often recited in Latin during traditional masses.

Les prières sont souvent récitées en latin lors des messes traditionnelles.

From Latin 'latinus', which means 'of Laurentum', a city in Italy.

modern Latin

Contemporary register of Latin, used in certain institutions.

latin moderne

Latin tradition

Culture and heritage resulting from Roman influence.

tradition latine

scholarly Latin

Latin used in an academic or scientific context.

latin savant

Latinity

Character or quality of that which is Latin.

latinité

to Latinize

To convert something into a Latin style or language.

latiniser

latins

Related to peoples or languages derived from Latin.

latins

Reference to Latin culture or language in a humorous or pejorative sense.

Latin students often take themselves too seriously.

Les étudiants en latin se prennent souvent trop au sérieux.

Used to refer to someone who speaks Latin fluently as a pretentious person.

This high-flying Latin, he really plays it up.

Ce latin de haut vol, il se la joue vraiment.