French word

himalayen

Pronunciation

IPA/imalajɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveHimalayan

Example

Il a un chat himalayen.

He has a Himalayan cat.

Illustration for himalayen (Himalayan)

More examples

Nous avons traversé le massif himalayen.

We crossed the Himalayan mountain range.

Core concept

A person, animal, or thing originating in the Himalayan mountain range.

Common phrases

  • massif himalayen

    Himalayan mountain range

  • pic himalayen

    Himalayan peak

Similar words

népalais: Relating to or originating in Nepal.
tibétain: Relating to or originating in Tibet.
montagneux: Characterized by abundant mountains or steep mountain terrain.
alpin: Relating to or originating in the Alps.

Definition in French

Qui qualifie quelque chose provenant de l'Himalaya.

Word origin

French formed himalayen from Himalaya with the adjective suffix -en; Himalaya comes from Sanskrit himālaya, meaning "abode of snow".

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number: un chat himalayen, une chatte himalayenne, and des chats himalayens.

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