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    Sicilien (en. Sicilian)

    /si.si.ljɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to or pertaining to Sicily.
    Sicilian traditions are very rich.
    Les traditions siciliennes sont très riches.
    Related to the culture, language, or inhabitants of Sicily.
    Sicilian cuisine is renowned for its flavors.
    La cuisine sicilienne est renommée pour ses saveurs.
    Characteristic of people originating from Sicily.
    He has a very pronounced Sicilian accent.
    Il a un accent sicilien très prononcé.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Sicilia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the Sicilian dialect
    Dialects spoken in different regions of Sicily.
    le dialecte sicilien
    Sicilian cuisine
    Culinary specialties unique to Sicily.
    la cuisine sicilienne
    Sicilian traditions
    Unique cultural practices of Sicily.
    les traditions siciliennes

    Related Words

    Sicily
    An Italian island located to the south of Italy.
    Sicile
    Palermitan
    Relating to the city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily.
    palermitan
    Catanese
    Relating to Catania, a city in Sicily.
    catanèse

    Slang Meanings

    Sicilian in the sense of being cunning.
    He has a Sicilian plan, very clever.
    Il a un plan à la sicilienne, très astucieux.
    Sicilian to refer to a person with a strong character.
    With his temperament, he's a real Sicilian.
    Avec son tempérament, c'est un vrai sicilien.