Vénitien (en. Venetian)

ve-nee-syen

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Inhabitant of the city of Venice.
Venetians are proud of their cultural heritage.
Les vénitiens sont fiers de leur patrimoine culturel.
Member of the Venetian community.
Venetians gather every year for a festival.
Les vénitiens se réunissent chaque année pour un festival.
Person of Italian nationality, specifically from Venice.
She is Venetian by birth but lives in Rome.
Elle est vénitienne de naissance mais vit à Rome.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Venetius', referring to Venice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the Venetians and the carnival
Reference to the famous Carnival celebration of Venice.
les vénitiens et le carnaval
Venetian cuisine
Refers to the typical cuisine of Venice.
la gastronomie vénitienne
Venetian architecture
Alludes to the architectural style of Venice.
l'architecture vénitienne

Related Words

Venice
Historic city in Italy, famous for its canals.
Venise
canals
Typical waterways of Venice.
canaux
gondola
Traditional boat used in Venice.
gondole

Slang Meanings

Someone very attached to Venetian culture.
He is so Venetian, he swears by the traditions!
Il est tellement vé-nitien, il ne jure que par les traditions!
A person who prioritizes nightlife in Venice.
She is really Venetian when it comes to going out to party.
Elle est vraiment vénitienne quand il s'agit de sortir faire la fête.