French word

gaulois

Pronunciation

IPA/golwa/

Meaning

  • adjectiveGaulish

Example

Un villageois gaulois a aidé son voisin hier.

A Gaulish villager helped his neighbor yesterday.

Illustration for gaulois (Gaulish)

More examples

Astérix est un Gaulois célèbre.

Asterix is a famous Gaul.

Core concept

A person belonging to an ancient community of Gaul, among local farmers, warriors, and neighbors.

Definition in French

Qui appartient aux peuples de la Gaule antique ou qui s'y rapporte.

Word origin

French gaulois developed through Old French from Latin Gallia and Galli, the names of Gaul and its people.

Usage tips

  • As a historical people name, Gaulois usually takes a capital letter, while the adjective gaulois remains lowercase.

Other meanings

  • boorishadjective

Related words

  • gauloiserieboorish behaviornoun

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