French word

savoyard

Pronunciation

IPA/savwajaʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveSavoyard

Example

C'est un plat savoyard.

It's a Savoyard dish.

Illustration for savoyard (Savoyard)

More examples

On a goûté une fondue savoyarde ce week-end.

We tasted a Savoy-style fondue this weekend.

Core concept

The distinctive character of Savoie expressed through its mountain food, buildings, and traditions.

Common phrases

  • fondue savoyarde

    Savoy-style fondue

  • spécialité savoyarde

    Savoy specialty

  • vin savoyard

    Savoy wine

Similar words

local: Belonging to a particular small area or locality.
régional: Relating to a region or wider area.
alpin: Relating to the Alps or high mountains.
montagnard: Relating to mountains or mountain life.

Definition in French

Relatif à la Savoie, indiquant qu'une chose ou une personne vient de cette région ou en porte le style spécifique.

Word origin

The adjective is formed from the place name Savoie by adding the French suffix -ard; Savoie ultimately derives from Late Latin Sapaudia.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form appears in phrases such as cuisine savoyarde and spécialité savoyarde, because cuisine and spécialité are feminine nouns.

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