National (en. National)

/na.sjɔ.nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to the state, the homeland.

The national flag flies in front of the building.

Le drapeau national flotte devant le bâtiment.

Specific to a nation.

Each country has its own national culture.

Chaque pays a sa propre culture nationale.

Of national scope.

The national elections will take place in May.

Les élections nationales auront lieu en mai.

From Latin 'nationalis', derived from 'natio', which means 'nation'.

national sovereignty

Supreme authority of a state over its territory.

souveraineté nationale

national interest

Concerning the well-being of a nation as a whole.

intérêt national

national identity

Cultural characteristics that define a nation.

identité nationale

national

Feminine form of national.

nationale

nationalism

Ideology that promotes a nation's independence.

nationalisme

Term referring to an event of national significance.

This celebration is a national event, everyone gathers there.

Cette fête est un national, tout le monde s'y retrouve.

To refer to something typically French on a national level.

This dish is really a national treasure of French cuisine.

Ce plat est vraiment un national de la cuisine française.