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    Normands (en. Normans)

    /nɔʁ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People from Normandy.
    The Normans take pride in their heritage.
    Les Normands sont fiers de leur patrimoine.
    People living around the historic region of Normandy.
    The Normans celebrate the anniversary of the D-Day landings every year.
    Les Normands célèbrent chaque année l'anniversaire du Débarquement.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'Normand', referring to the inhabitants of Normandy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To cook à la normande
    Preparing dishes with typical Normandy ingredients, such as cream, cider, and apples.
    cuisiner à la normande
    To speak like a Norman
    Using an accent or expressions typical of Normandy.
    parler comme un normand

    Related Words

    Normandy
    Historical region in the north of France.
    Normandie
    Caen
    Main city of Normandy.
    Caen
    Rouen
    Historical capital of Normandy.
    Rouen

    Slang Meanings

    A name given in a friendly or mocking manner to the Normans.
    He is a true Norman, always with his bottle of cider.
    Il est un vrai Normand, toujours avec sa bouteille de cidre.
    Used to refer to a person very attached to their region.
    That guy is a Norman to the core.
    Ce gars-là, c'est un Normand jusqu'au bout des ongles.