French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
gallo-romain
Pronunciation
IPA/galoʁomɛ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveGallo-Roman
Example
Nous visitons un site gallo-romain.
We are visiting a Gallo-Roman site.
More examples
Le musée organise une exposition sur l'art gallo-romain.
The museum is organizing an exhibition on Gallo-Roman art.
Core concept
A local Gallic tradition or object reshaped within the Roman world.
Similar words
romain: Relating to ancient Roman culture or artifacts.
gaulois: Relating to ancient Gaul or the Gauls.
antique: Belonging to antiquity or a very distant period.
Definition in French
Qui décrit des objets, des sites ou des coutumes issus du mélange entre les Gaulois et les Romains.
Word origin
The compound joins the combining form gallo-, from Latin Gallus for a Gaul, with romain, which continues Latin Romanus.
Usage tips
- Gallo-romain belongs chiefly to historical and archaeological description, especially in phrases naming sites, remains, and artifacts.