Lorrain (en. Lorraine)

/lɔʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Inhabitant of Lorraine.
The Lorrainers are known for their gastronomy.
Les lorrains sont connus pour leur gastronomie.
Dialect spoken in Lorraine.
Lorraine is a language rich in history.
Le lorrain est une langue riche en histoire.
adjective
Relating to Lorraine, its inhabitants, or its culture.
Lorraine cheese is highly appreciated.
Le fromage lorrain est très apprécié.
Refers to people from Lorraine.
She is from Lorraine; she comes from Nancy.
Elle est lorrain, elle vient de Nancy.
Related to the dialects of the Lorraine region.
He speaks a little Lorraine.
Il parle un peu le lorrain.

Etymology

Derived from Lorraine, a region in northeastern France.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the Lorraine dialect
Regional language spoken in Lorraine.
le dialecte lorrain
Lorraine cuisine
Typical cuisine of the Lorraine region.
la cuisine lorrraine
Lorraine traditions
Customs and practices specific to Lorraine.
les traditions lorraines

Related Words

Lorraine
Historical region in northeastern France.
Lorraine
Nancy
Main city of Lorraine.
Nancy
Metz
Another important city in Lorraine.
Metz

Slang Meanings

Lorrain living abroad.
He is a Lorrain by adoption now that he lives in Paris.
Il est lorrain d'adoption maintenant qu'il vit à Paris.
Lover of Lorraine cuisine.
That guy is a true Lorrain; he loves Lorraine pâté.
Ce gars-là est un vrai lorrain, il adore le pâté lorrain.