French word

romain

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁomɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveRoman

Example

La ville romaine est célèbre.

The Roman city is famous.

Illustration for romain (Roman)

More examples

J'aime l'architecture romaine.

I like Roman architecture.

Core concept

A connection with Rome, its people, ancient remains, or historical culture.

Common phrases

  • empire romain

    Roman Empire

  • architecture romaine

    Roman architecture

  • histoire romaine

    Roman history

Similar words

italien: Of, from, or connected with Italy.
antique: Very old and belonging to ancient times.
historique: Connected with past events or having historical significance.
urbain: Connected with cities or life in the city.

Definition in French

Qui désigne ce qui vient de la ville de Rome ou qui a rapport aux habitants, à l'archéologie et aux vestiges de la ville et de son passé.

Word origin

French romain comes from Latin Romanus, meaning 'belonging to Rome', through the historical development of French.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with its noun as romain, romaine, romains, or romaines.

Opposites

Related words

  • romaniserRomanizeverb
  • romanisationRomanizationnoun

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