Latin (en. Latin)

/la.tɛ̃/

Synonyms

  • langue antique
  • langue classique
  • langue romane

Slang Meanings

Reference to Latin culture or language in a humorous or pejorative sense.
Latin students often take themselves too seriously.
Les étudiants en latin se prennent souvent trop au sérieux.
Used to refer to someone who speaks Latin fluently as a pretentious person.
This high-flying Latin, he really plays it up.
Ce latin de haut vol, il se la joue vraiment.