French word

limousin

Pronunciation

IPA/limuzɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLimousin

Example

Nous allons visiter le Limousin cet été.

We are going to visit Limousin this summer.

Illustration for limousin (Limousin)

More examples

J'ai grandi dans le Limousin.

I grew up in the Limousin.

Core concept

A historic central French territory represented by its countryside, regional culture, and distinctive agricultural produce.

Common phrases

  • le Limousin

    the Limousin

  • dans le Limousin

    in the Limousin

Similar words

région: A large territory identified by geography or administrative boundaries.
campagne: Rural land and scenery beyond the cities, including fields and meadows.
pays: A small cultural or geographic region with a shared identity.
département: One of France's local administrative areas.

Definition in French

Dénomination d'une ancienne région française située autour du Massif central, employée pour parler du territoire, de la culture locale et des produits agricoles.

Word origin

Limousin developed from the name of the Lemovices, a Celtic people, through Latin and medieval place-name forms.

Usage tips

  • Administratively, the former region belongs to Nouvelle-Aquitaine, but le Limousin remains common in cultural, tourist, and food contexts.

Other meanings

  • Limousin cattlenoun

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