Turque (en. Turkish)

/tyʁk/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to Turkey.
Turkish cuisine is very varied.
La cuisine turque est très variée.
Related to the Turkish people.
Turkish traditions are rich and diverse.
Les traditions turques sont riches et diversifiées.
Related to the Turkish language.
This expression is typically Turkish.
Cette expression est typiquement turque.
Domain of the art or culture of Turkey.
Turkish architecture has influenced many European styles.
L'architecture turque a influencé de nombreux styles européens.

Etymology

The word 'turque' comes from the Turkish 'Türk', used to refer to the Turkish people.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Turkish cuisine
Set of typical dishes from Turkey.
cuisine turque
Turkish culture
Customs, beliefs, and arts of the Turkish people.
culture turque
Turkish language
Language spoken mainly in Turkey.
langue turque

Related Words

turc
Related to the people of Turkey.
turc
Turquie
State located on the border between Europe and Asia.
Turquie
ottoman
Related to the Ottoman Empire.
ottoman

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to something typically Turkish.
That's a real Turkish dish.
C'est un vrai turque, cet plat.
Referring to stereotypes associated with Turkish culture.
He always makes Turkish jokes about coffee.
Il fait toujours des blagues turques sur la café.