French word

nord-américain

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔʁameʁikɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveNorth American

Example

Ce film est nord-américain.

This film is North American.

Illustration for nord-américain (North American)

More examples

Le produit nord-américain est vendu ici.

The North American product is sold here.

Core concept

A North American stamp on a film, product, person, or cultural feature.

Common phrases

  • produit nord-américain

    North American product

  • marché nord-américain

    North American market

Similar words

américain: Relating to the United States or originating there.
canadien: Relating to Canada or originating there.
québécois: Relating to Quebec or originating there.

Definition in French

Qualifie ce qui appartient à l'Amérique du Nord ou qui en provient.

Word origin

French formed nord-américain by joining nord to américain, an adjective derived from the place name Amérique, itself linked to Amerigo Vespucci.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number, as in nord-américaine and nord-américains, and keeps its hyphen.

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