French word

polynésien

Pronunciation

IPA/polinezjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivePolynesian

Example

Elle adore la danse polynésienne.

She loves Polynesian dance.

Illustration for polynésien (Polynesian)

More examples

J'aime la musique polynésienne.

I like Polynesian music.

Core concept

A Pacific island region defined by its islands, peoples, and cultural traditions.

Common phrases

  • musique polynésienne

    Polynesian music

  • danse polynésienne

    Polynesian dance

  • cuisine polynésienne

    Polynesian cuisine

Similar words

local: Belonging to or originating in a particular place or region.
traditionnel: Connected with customs or practices passed down through generations.
exotique: Unfamiliar and strikingly foreign in appearance or character.
autochtone: Related to the original inhabitants, cultures, or traditions of a place.

Definition in French

Désigne ce qui appartient à la Polynésie ou qui caractérise ses habitants et sa culture.

Word origin

Polynésien derives from Polynésie, whose name combines Greek polus, meaning "many," and nesos, meaning "island."

Usage tips

  • For a location, French uses en Polynésie, while the adjective agrees in phrases such as culture polynésienne and peuples polynésiens.

Opposites

Related words

  • PolynésiePolynesianoun
  • polynésienPolynesian personnoun

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