French word

belge

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛlʒ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBelgian

Example

C'est une spécialité belge.

It is a Belgian specialty.

Illustration for belge (Belgian)

More examples

Nous avons bu une bière belge.

We drank a Belgian beer.

Core concept

A Belgian connection in origin, identity, or culture.

Common phrases

  • chocolat belge

    Belgian chocolate

  • bière belge

    Belgian beer

  • spécialité belge

    Belgian specialty

Similar words

néerlandais: Relating to the Netherlands or originating there.
français: Relating to France or originating there.

Definition in French

Désigne quelque chose, quelqu'un ou un aspect relatif à la Belgique.

Word origin

The adjective belge is formed from the country name Belgique, whose history reaches back through Latin Belgica to the Belgae.

Usage tips

  • In phrases such as bière belge and spécialité belge, belge follows the noun and agrees in number but not in gender.

Opposites

Related words

  • BelgiqueBelgiumnoun

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