French word

saxon

Pronunciation

IPA/saksɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSaxon

Example

C'est un Saxon.

He is a Saxon.

Illustration for saxon (Saxon)

More examples

Notre voisin est Saxon.

Our neighbor is a Saxon.

Core concept

A person linked to the landscapes and historical communities of Saxony.

Similar words

allemand: Someone from Germany.

Definition in French

Personne originaire de la Saxe, région d'Allemagne, ou membre du peuple saxon historique.

Word origin

French saxon derives from Latin Saxones, the name used for the Saxon people of Germanic Europe.

Usage tips

  • As a noun naming a person, Saxon normally takes a capital letter, while the adjective saxon is lowercase.

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