Sarrasine (en. Saracen)

/sa.ʁa.zin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A historical term referring to a Muslim or Arab during the Middle Ages.
Saracens were often mentioned in accounts of the Crusades.
Les sarrasins étaient souvent évoqués dans les récits des croisades.
In literature, a stereotypical character of Arab or Muslim origin.
The author introduced a Saracen in his novel to represent a mysterious warrior.
L'auteur a introduit un sarrasin dans son roman pour représenter un guerrier mystérieux.

Etymology

From Old French 'sarrasin', derived from Latin 'saracenus', which refers to a Muslim.

Common Phrases and Expressions

among Saracens
In the context of a group of Muslim people.
entre sarrasins

Related Words

saracensim
Philosophy or cultural movement related to Saracen culture.
sarrasinisme
saracensize
To transform or influence something through Saracen culture.
sarrasiniser

Slang Meanings

Pejorative term used to refer to a person from a non-European culture.
He used 'Saracen' to describe people he did not understand.
Il a utilisé 'sarrasin' pour décrire les gens qu'il ne comprenait pas.