French word

provençal

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁovɑ̃sal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprovencal

Example

Elle porte une robe provençale.

She is wearing a provencal dress.

Illustration for provençal (provencal)

More examples

Nous avons goûté une salade provençale.

We tasted a Provençal salad.

Core concept

A distinctly Provence-shaped quality, from its landscapes and traditions to its food and local products.

Common phrases

  • cuisine provençale

    Provençal cuisine

  • salade provençale

    Provençal salad

Similar words

méditerranéen: Relating to the Mediterranean coast, its climate, food, and atmosphere.
régional: Relating to a particular region, especially its culture or products.
local: Relating to a place or nearby area, especially its products or customs.
typique: Representing the characteristic features or style of a place or group.

Definition in French

Qui est relatif à la Provence, à ses habitants, à sa culture ou à ses produits.

Word origin

The French adjective provençal derives from Provence, whose name descends from Latin provincia and is linked to the medieval Occitan form provençau.

Usage tips

  • The feminine singular is provençale, as in une robe provençale, while the masculine plural is provençaux and the feminine plural is provençales.

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