French word

marocain

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁokɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveMoroccan

Example

C'est un plat marocain.

This is a Moroccan dish.

Illustration for marocain (Moroccan)

More examples

Ils ont acheté un produit marocain.

They bought a product made in Morocco.

Core concept

A person, dish, or object carrying a recognizable connection to Morocco.

Common phrases

  • produit marocain

    product made in Morocco

  • hôtel marocain

    Moroccan-style hotel

  • style marocain

    Moroccan style

Similar words

maghrébin: Relating to the Maghreb region of northwest Africa.
nord-africain: Relating to northern Africa, its people, or culture.

Definition in French

marocain, -e : Qui désigne une personne originaire du Maroc ou un objet caractéristique du pays.

Word origin

The adjective marocain is formed from Maroc with the suffix -ain, which continues Latin -anus and marks origin or association.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with the noun: marocain, marocaine, marocains, and marocaines.

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