English–French

“roma” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒitɑ̃/

Example

Les gitans sont arrivés tôt.

The Roma arrived early.

Illustration for gitan (roma)

How to say “roma” in French

“Roma” in French is gitan.

A member of a Rom community, recognized as part of a distinct people.

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

Example sentences with gitan

Il aime vivre comme un gitan pendant les vacances.

He likes living like a Roma while on vacation.

Tips for using gitan

  • In formal or institutional French, Rom or personne rom is often preferred when a neutral designation is intended, while gitan can carry stereotyped associations.

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