Sarrasins (en. Saracens)

/saʁazin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Muslim people originally associated with invasions in Europe.

The Saracens invaded the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century.

Les Sarrasins ont envahi la péninsule ibérique au VIIIe siècle.

Term used in literature to refer to the enemies of the Crusaders.

In the accounts of the Crusades, the Saracens are often depicted as formidable adversaries.

Dans les récits de la croisade, les Sarrasins sont souvent dépeints comme de redoutables adversaires.

Historically stereotyped representation of Muslim peoples in Western culture.

Medieval films frequently portray the Saracens as antagonists.

Les films médiévaux mettent fréquemment en avant les Sarrasins comme des antagonistes.

The term 'Saracen' comes from the Latin 'saracenus,' which originally referred to the Arabs and was used during the Crusades.

Saracens at the crossroads

Reference to the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.

Sarrasins à la croisée des chemins

crusade

Military campaign by Christians to reclaim the holy places.

croisade

Islam

Monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Muhammad.

islam

Christians

Supporters of the Christian faith, often in conflict with the Saracens.

chrétiens

A derogatory way to refer to opponents perceived as uncivilized.

In some contexts, he might say that his competitors were Saracens.

Dans certains contextes, il pourrait dire que ses concurrents étaient des Sarrasins.