English–French

“polynesian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/polinezjɛ̃/

Example

Elle adore la danse polynésienne.

She loves Polynesian dance.

Illustration for polynésien (polynesian)

How to say “polynesian” in French

“Polynesian” in French is polynésien.

A Pacific island region defined by its islands, peoples, and cultural traditions.

Full entry for polynésien: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with polynésien

J'aime la musique polynésienne.

I like Polynesian music.

Tips for using polynésien

  • For a location, French uses en Polynésie, while the adjective agrees in phrases such as culture polynésienne and peuples polynésiens.

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