French word

assyrien

Pronunciation

IPA/asiʁjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAssyrian

Example

Il est assyrien.

He is Assyrian.

Illustration for assyrien (Assyrian)

More examples

J'ai rencontré un marchand assyrien au marché.

I met an Assyrian merchant at the market.

Core concept

A person or thing connected with the ancient land, people, or culture of Assyria.

Common phrases

  • rencontrer un prêtre assyrien

    meet an Assyrian priest

  • parler avec un ami assyrien

    talk with an Assyrian friend

Similar words

syrien: A Syrian native or resident.
kurde: A member of the Kurdish people or a person of Kurdish origin.

Definition in French

Qui appartient à l'Assyrie ou au peuple assyrien.

Word origin

French assyrien is formed from Assyrie with the suffix -ien, while Assyrie comes through Latin and Greek from the name Aššur.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, assyrien changes for gender and number, giving assyrienne, assyriens, and assyriennes.

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