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    Llanga (en. Llanga)

    lɑ̃ɡa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lightweight fabric, traditionally handmade in Madagascar.
    Llangas are often used for clothing and decorations.
    Les llangas sont souvent utilisés pour les vêtements et les décorations.
    A specific fabric pattern, typical of Malagasy craftsmanship.
    The llanga that adorns her dress is very colorful and vibrant.
    Le llanga qui orne sa robe est très coloré et vivant.
    A typical souvenir that tourists bring back from Madagascar.
    She bought a llanga as a souvenir of her trip to Madagascar.
    Elle a acheté un llanga comme souvenir de son voyage à Madagascar.

    Etymology

    The word 'llanga' comes from Malagasy and refers to a traditional fabric.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear a llanga
    dressing in a traditional Malagasy fabric.
    porter un llanga
    to give a llanga as a gift
    giving a traditional fabric as a present.
    offrir un llanga en cadeau
    to weave a llanga
    producing a traditional fabric by hand.
    tisser un llanga

    Related Words

    Malagasy
    related to Madagascar or its language.
    malgache
    craftsmanship
    the set of manual production techniques.
    artisanat
    culture
    practices and customs of a social group.
    culture

    Slang Meanings

    Langa as a symbol of Malagasy cultural identity.
    He wears his llanga with pride at festivals.
    Il porte son llanga avec fierté lors des festivals.
    Used to refer to something precious or dear.
    This souvenir is a llanga for me.
    Ce souvenir est un llanga pour moi.