Perse (en. Persian)

/pɛʁs/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Pertaining to the ancient Persian empire.

The Persian kings built magnificent palaces.

Les rois perses ont construit de magnifiques palais.

Refers to certain species of plants originating from Persia.

This rose is a Persian variety.

Cette rose est une variété perse.

Refers to the art and literature that have a Persian influence.

Persian poetry is renowned for its beauty.

La poésie perse est réputée pour sa beauté.

From Latin 'Persis', from Greek 'Persis', referring to Persepolis and its inhabitants.

Ancient Persian

Reference to the civilization and culture of the ancient Persian empire.

Perse antique

Persian art

Refers to the art that emerged in the region of Persia.

Art perse

Persian literature

Written in Farsi and encompasses the literary works of Persian culture.

Littérature perse

persian

Adjective describing something specifically related to Persia.

persean

farsi

The Persian language spoken in Iran.

farsi

persepolis

Former capital of the Persian empire.

persépolis

Used to refer to a person of Persian descent.

Look at that guy, he looks really Persian.

Regardez ce gars, il a l'air vraiment perse.

In cultural context to speak of pride in Persian heritage.

He is proud to be Persian and to celebrate his history.

Il est fier d'être perse et de célébrer son histoire.