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    Prusse (en. Prussia)

    /pʁys/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to or pertaining to Prussia.
    Prussian architecture is characterized by its rigor.
    L'architecture prussienne est caractérisée par sa rigueur.
    Deriving from the culture or history of Prussia.
    Prussian traditions are still admired today.
    Les traditions prussiennes sont encore admirées aujourd'hui.
    Refers to political or military characteristics associated with the Prussian state.
    Prussian militarism influenced many European countries.
    Le militarisme prussien a influencé de nombreux pays européens.

    Etymology

    From the name of the historical region of Prussia, inhabited by the Prussians.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    East Prussia
    Historical region in Eastern Germany formerly under Prussian rule.
    Prusse orientale
    Prussian army
    The historical state army of Prussia, renowned for its discipline.
    armée prussienne
    Prussian culture
    The totality of practices and traditions derived from Prussian culture.
    culture prussienne

    Related Words

    Prussian
    Inhabitant or citizen of Prussia.
    Prussien
    Berlin
    Capital of former Prussia, now the capital of Germany.
    Berlin
    Teutonic
    Relating to Germanic peoples, including the Prussians.
    teutonic

    Slang Meanings

    Describes a very rigid or disciplined person.
    He is so prussian that he wants everything organized to the minute.
    Il est tellement prusse qu'il veut tout organiser à la minute près.
    Used to describe a very military or authoritarian approach.
    His management style is really prussian; he accepts no dissent.
    Son style de gestion est vraiment prusse, il n'accepte aucune contestation.