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    Turcs (en. Turks)

    /tʏʁks/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ethnic group originating from Turkey.
    The Turks have a rich cultural history.
    Les Turcs ont une riche histoire culturelle.
    Language spoken by the Turks.
    Turkish is an agglutinative language.
    Le turc est une langue agglutinante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'Turcus', used to refer to the Turkish people.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    Refers to someone who is stubborn.
    turc comme un âne
    the Turks are coming
    Expression meaning that something is inevitable.
    les Turcs viennent

    Related Words

    turkey
    Country in Asia and Europe where Turks live.
    turquie
    ottoman
    Related to the Ottoman Empire, which was led by Turks.
    ottoman

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a stubborn person.
    He is really Turkish; he doesn't want to hear anything.
    Il est vraiment turc, il ne veut rien entendre.
    Used to refer to something very typically Turkish.
    This cuisine is very Turkish; I love it.
    Cette cuisine est très turc, j'adore ça.