French word

pyrénéen

Pronunciation

IPA/piʁeneɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivePyrenean

Example

Cette randonnée est pyrénéenne.

This is a Pyrenean hike.

Illustration for pyrénéen (Pyrenean)

More examples

Un habitant pyrénéen m'a conseillé un bon restaurant.

A Pyrenean resident recommended a good restaurant to me.

Core concept

A mountain-region label for scenery, goods, or residents connected with the Pyrenees.

Common phrases

  • un village pyrénéen

    a Pyrenean village

  • une maison pyrénéenne

    a Pyrenean house

  • un habitant pyrénéen

    a Pyrenean resident

Similar words

montagneux: Marked by mountainous terrain, slopes, or uneven ground.
régional: Reflecting the distinctive character and traditions of a region.
local: Specific to one place or the area immediately around it.

Definition in French

Relatif aux Pyrénées, employé pour décrire des paysages, des produits ou des habitants de cette région.

Word origin

Pyrénéen is formed from the place name Pyrénées with the adjectival suffix -éen, while the older history of Pyrénées remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Pyrénéen agrees in gender and number, giving pyrénéenne, pyrénéens, and pyrénéennes.

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