Prussien (en. Prussian)

/pʁy.sjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Pertaining to Prussia, its history, or its culture.

Prussian architecture is known for its grandeur.

L'architecture prussienne est connue pour sa grandeur.

Said of an aspect or style related to Prussia.

The Prussian style is characterized by its austerity.

Le style prussien se caractérise par son austérité.

From the Latin 'Prussia', which referred to the country of Prussia.

prussian spirit

The rigorous and disciplined attitude associated with Prussian culture.

esprit prussien

prussian military

Refers to the famous military tradition of Prussia.

militaire prussien

Prussia

Historical state in Central Europe.

Prusse

German

Related to Germany, which includes Prussia.

allemand

Used pejoratively to refer to a rigid or excessive person.

He is really prussian in the way he organizes things.

Il est vraiment prussien dans sa manière d'organiser les choses.