Luxembourg (en. Luxembourg)

/lœksɑ̃buʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A landlocked sovereign state in Europe.

Luxembourg is a very wealthy country.

Le Luxembourg est un pays très riche.

Capital of Luxembourg.

We visited the city of Luxembourg during our vacation.

Nous avons visité la ville de Luxembourg pendant nos vacances.

A grand duchy.

Luxembourg is a grand duchy, ruled by a grand duke.

Le Luxembourg est un grand-duché, dirigé par un grand-duc.

The name 'Luxembourg' comes from the Latin 'Lucilinburhuc', which means 'little fortress'.

Luxembourg, modern city

Refers to the contemporary architecture of the capital.

Luxembourg, ville moderne

the Luxembourg bank

Emblematic of a developed financial sector.

la banque Luxembourg

Luxembourger

Relating to Luxembourg or its inhabitants.

luxembourgeois

Grand duchess

Wife of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

grande-duchesse

Luxembourgeois

Woman from Luxembourg.

luxembourgeoise

Term used to refer to a person of Luxembourgish origin in an informal way.

He's a real 'Luxembourger' when he talks about his country.

C'est un vrai 'Luxembourgiois' quand il parle de son pays.

Used to describe something very small or boring.

This city is so Luxembourgish, nothing happens here.

Cette ville est tellement luxembourgeoise, rien ne se passe ici.