French word

eurasien

Pronunciation

IPA/øʁazjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveEurasian

Example

Cette race de chien est eurasienne.

This breed of dog is Eurasian.

Illustration for eurasien (Eurasian)

More examples

Ses traits eurasiens sont visibles sur les photos de famille.

His Eurasian features are visible in the family photos.

Core concept

A map-spanning connection between Europe and Asia, carrying origins or influences from both regions.

Similar words

européen: Originating in Europe or reflecting European influence.
asiatique: Originating in Asia or reflecting Asian influence.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour indiquer une origine, une appartenance ou une influence provenant de la zone géographique appelée Eurasie.

Word origin

The noun "Eurasie" combines Europe and Asie, and eurasien is formed from it with the suffix -ien.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in gender, giving eurasien for masculine nouns and eurasienne for feminine nouns.

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