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    Russie (en. Russia)

    /ʁy.si/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Geographic and political extent including Russia.
    Russia extends from Eastern Europe to Asia.
    La Russie s'étend de l'Europe de l'Est à l'Asie.
    Nation that possesses a rich culture and a complex history.
    Russia has significantly contributed to world literature.
    La Russie a contribué de manière significative à la littérature mondiale.
    One of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
    Russia plays a major role in international politics.
    La Russie exerce un rôle majeur dans la politique internationale.

    Etymology

    From Old Russian 'Русь' (Russia), probably of Scandinavian origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    US-Russia relations
    Designates the interactions between Russia and the United States.
    Les relations russo-américaines
    Russian culture
    Evokes the entirety of the traditions, arts, and customs of Russia.
    La culture russe
    Today's Russia
    Refers to the current state of Russia in the 21st century.
    La Russie d'aujourd'hui

    Related Words

    russian
    Relating to Russia or its inhabitants.
    russe
    russification
    Process of assimilation into Russian culture.
    russification
    russo-japanese
    Relating to the war between Russia and Japan.
    russo-japonais

    Slang Meanings

    A lover of vodka or Russian parties.
    He is known as a true 'Russie' among his friends.
    Il est connu comme un vrai 'Russie' parmi ses amis.
    A person who supports Russian nationalism.
    He calls himself a 'Russie' in his political opinions.
    Il se dit un 'Russie' dans ses opinions politiques.