Prussiens (en. Prussians)

/pʁysjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Member of a Germanic population that lived in Prussia.

The Prussians were known for their military discipline.

Les prussiens étaient connus pour leur discipline militaire.

Related to Prussia, whether culturally, historically, or geographically.

Prussian art influenced many European artistic movements.

L'art prussien a influencé de nombreux mouvements artistiques européens.

From the name of the historical region of Prussia, which was part of various countries throughout history.

The Prussian army

Military force of Prussia, recognized for its organization.

l'armée prussienne

Prussian spirit

Characteristic attitude of rigor and discipline associated with the Prussians.

esprit prussien

Prussian culture

Referring to the traditions and customs of Prussia.

culture prussienne

Prussia

Former region of Europe, centered around present-day Poland and Germany.

Prusse

German

Related to Germany, often used in connection with Germanic culture.

allemand

Militarism

Tendency to value military strength, often associated with Prussian history.

militarisme

Chauvinistic Prussian

He is sometimes called a chauvinistic Prussian when he talks about his country too enthusiastically.

Il est parfois traité de prussien chauvin lorsqu'il parle de son pays de manière trop enthousiaste.

Prussian literally

In their perpetual pursuit of perfection, they behave like Prussians literally.

Dans leur prépétuelle recherche de perfection, ils se comportent comme des prussiens à la lettre.