Picard (en. Picard)
/pi.kard/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the region of Picardy.
The Picard dialect is spoken by some inhabitants of this region.
Le dialecte picard est parlé par certains habitants de cette région.
Said of a person from Picardy.
My friend is Picard and he comes from Beauvais.
Mon ami est picard et il vient de Beauvais.
Etymology
From the name of the region of Picardy, which comes from the Latin 'Picardus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
speak Picard
Using the Picardy dialect.
parler picard
to be Picard
To be from Picardy.
être picard
Picardy cuisine
Typical cuisine of the region of Picardy.
cuisine picarde
Related Words
picardie
Region located in the north of France.
picardie
picardien
Relating to the culture or traditions of Picardy.
picardien
Slang Meanings
Said of something or someone a bit crude or naive.
This joke is so Picard, it only makes the locals laugh.
Cette blague est tellement picarde, elle ne fait rire que les locaux.
Referring to a culinary specialty of Picardy.
This dish is a true Picard classic; you must try it!
Ce plat est un vrai classique picard, il faut l'essayer !