French Conversation · Level 19
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French word
grec
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁɛk/
Meaning
- adjectiveGreek
Example
J'aime la cuisine grecque.
I like Greek cuisine.
More examples
Nous visitons une île grecque cet été.
We are visiting a Greek island this summer.
Core concept
A Greek thread running through food, speech, history, and everyday life.
Common phrases
île grecque
Greek island
restaurant grec
Greek restaurant
Similar words
hellénique: Relating to Greece in formal or academic contexts.
hellène: Relating mainly to ancient Greek culture or people.
Definition in French
Qui appartient à la Grèce ou qui se rapporte à la langue, à la culture ou aux habitants grecs.
Word origin
The French adjective grec developed from Latin graecus through Old French, with the Latin form ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek Graikos.
Usage tips
- The expression en grec means in Greek when referring to the language, while grecque is required with a feminine noun such as cuisine.