French word

asiatique

Pronunciation

IPA/azjatik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAsian

Example

La cuisine asiatique est délicieuse.

Asian cuisine is delicious.

Illustration for asiatique (Asian)

More examples

Le cinéma asiatique me plaît.

I like Asian cinema.

Core concept

A shared geographical and cultural connection to Asia, whether involving food, people, or traditions.

Common phrases

  • cuisine asiatique

    Asian cuisine

  • restaurant asiatique

    Asian restaurant

  • plat asiatique

    Asian dish

Similar words

chinois: Relating to China or originating there.
japonais: Relating to Japan or originating there.
coréen: Relating to South Korea or originating there.
vietnamien: Relating to Vietnam or originating there.

Definition in French

Désigne ce qui vient d'Asie ou ce qui est propre aux cultures asiatiques.

Word origin

French inherited asiatique from Latin asiaticus, whose source is the Greek name Asía for Asia.

Usage tips

  • In phrases such as la cuisine asiatique, the adjective follows the noun and agrees in number but not in gender.

Opposites

Related words

  • asiatiquementin an Asian wayadverb

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