French word

anglo-américain

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃gloameʁikɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAnglo-American

Example

J'ai un collègue anglo-américain.

I have an Anglo-American colleague.

Illustration for anglo-américain (Anglo-American)

More examples

Le festival projette plusieurs films anglo-américains cette semaine.

The festival is screening several Anglo-American films this week.

Core concept

A bridge between British or English cultural influence and American cultural influence.

Common phrases

  • film anglo-américain

    Anglo-American film

  • culture anglo-américaine

    Anglo-American culture

Similar words

américain: Relating to the United States.
anglais: Relating to England or the English language.
britannique: Relating to Britain.
anglophone: Relating to people or regions where English is mainly spoken.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte conjointement au Royaume-Uni (ou à la culture anglaise) et aux États-Unis.

Word origin

Anglo-américain is a compound adjective built from anglo-, the combining form for England or Britain, and américain, related to Amérique.

Usage tips

  • For a person, anglo-américain can leave the exact nationality unclear, so the British or US connection may need to be stated separately.

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