French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
nordique
Pronunciation
IPA/nɔʁdik/
Meaning
- adjectiveNordic
Example
Ils aiment la cuisine nordique.
They like Nordic cuisine.
More examples
Ils voyagent souvent dans des pays nordiques pour l'hiver.
They often travel to Nordic countries in winter.
Core concept
A broad northern setting shaped by cold climates and shared regional culture.
Common phrases
cuisine nordique
Nordic cuisine
design nordique
Nordic design
mode nordique
Nordic fashion
Similar words
scandinave: Relating to Norway, Sweden, or Denmark, their regions, or their cultures.
norvégien: Relating to Norway, its people, or its culture.
suédois: Relating to Sweden, its people, or its culture.
finlandais: Relating to Finland, its people, or its culture.
Definition in French
Qui se rapporte aux pays nordiques ou aux caractéristiques géographiques, climatiques et culturelles qui leur sont propres.
Word origin
The adjective nordique is formed from nord, a Germanic-derived French word for north, and the suffix -ique.
Usage tips
- Nordique generally covers the Nordic countries, while scandinave more narrowly refers mainly to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.