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French word
anglo-saxon
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃glosaksɔ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveAnglo-Saxon
Example
Elle aime la musique anglo-saxonne.
She likes Anglo-Saxon music.
More examples
Les traditions anglo-saxonnes sont encore visibles dans certaines régions.
Anglo-Saxon traditions are still visible in certain regions.
Core concept
A label for countries, institutions, and practices shaped by English-speaking traditions.
Common phrases
les pays anglo-saxons
Anglo-Saxon countries
la presse anglo-saxonne
Anglo-Saxon press
les traditions anglo-saxonnes
Anglo-Saxon traditions
Similar words
anglais: Relating to England or the English language.
anglophone: Relating to English-speaking people, regions, or settings.
britannique: Relating to the United Kingdom, its people, institutions, or culture.
Definition in French
Qui qualifie ce qui appartient ou renvoie aux pays, aux institutions ou aux pratiques de tradition anglophone.
Word origin
The compound joins Anglo-, from the Angles, with saxon, from the Saxons, and later came to describe the wider English-speaking world.
Usage tips
- Unlike English adjectives, anglo-saxon changes for gender and number: anglo-saxonne, anglo-saxons, and anglo-saxonnes.