French Conversation · Level 92
60 words
French word
arthurien
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁtyʁjɛ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveArthurian
Example
Cette histoire arthurienne est célèbre.
This Arthurian story is famous.
More examples
Ils aiment les légendes arthuriennes.
They like Arthurian legends.
Core concept
A legendary Arthurian setting where a king, knights, heroic quests, and wonders belong to one tradition.
Similar words
légendaire: Known through stories and traditions passed down over many generations.
mythique: Suggesting a mythical, unreal, or supernatural quality.
médiéval: Evoking the period, lifestyle, or customs of the Middle Ages.
Definition in French
Relatif aux récits de la légende du roi Arthur, à ses personnages et aux éléments merveilleux qui les entourent.
Word origin
French created arthurien by adding -ien to Arthur, using a productive suffix for an adjective expressing connection with a named person.
Usage tips
- The ending -ien in arthurien is pronounced with a nasal vowel, while feminine arthurienne has the pronounced consonant sound in -ienne.