French Conversation · Level 15
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French word
africain
Pronunciation
IPA/afʁikɛ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveafrican
Example
J'aime la musique africaine.
I like African music.
More examples
Le marché propose des tissus africains colorés.
The market offers colorful African fabrics.
Core concept
A marker pointing from a person, place, or cultural feature back to Africa.
Common phrases
danse africaine
African dance
cuisine africaine
African cuisine
costume africain
African costume
Similar words
originaire: Originally from a particular place or region.
afro: Relating to African-origin culture, style, or features.
Definition in French
Qui désigne l'origine africaine ou les caractéristiques liées à l'Afrique.
Word origin
French inherited the learned geographical name Africa from Latin and formed africain with the suffix -ain to express connection or origin.
Usage tips
- The adjective is lowercase, but the noun forms un Africain and une Africaine take initial capitals.