French word

germanique

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɛʁmanik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveGermanic

Example

Il parle une langue germanique.

He speaks a Germanic language.

Illustration for germanique (Germanic)

More examples

Mon nom de famille est d'origine germanique.

My last name is of Germanic origin.

Core concept

A shared branch joining Germanic peoples and the related languages that developed among them.

Common phrases

  • d'origine germanique

    of Germanic origin

  • prénom d'origine germanique

    first name of Germanic origin

Similar words

allemand: Relating to Germany, its people, or the German language.
germanophone: Relating to people or regions where German is spoken.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte aux peuples germaniques ou aux langues de leur famille.

Word origin

French germanique derives from Latin germanicus, an adjective meaning related to the Germani, with Latin -icus continuing as French -ique.

Usage tips

  • French germanique covers the wider Germanic family, whereas allemand refers specifically to Germany, German people, or the German language.

Opposites

  • romaneRomanceadjective

Related words

  • germanophoneGerman speakernoun
  • germaniséGermanizedadjective

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