Korean word

불어

Pronunciation

Romanizationpureo

Meaning

  • nounFrench

Example

나는 불어를 배우고 싶어요.na neun pu reo reul pae u go si peo yo

I want to learn French.

Illustration for 불어 (French)

More examples

여행 중에 불어를 써서 길을 물었어요.yeo haeng chung e pu reo reul sseo seo ki reul mu reo sseo yo

I used French to ask for directions while traveling.

Core concept

A language rooted in France and used for communication in French-speaking communities.

Common phrases

  • 불어 공부pu reo kong bu

    studying French

  • 불어 배우기pu reo pae u gi

    learning French

  • 불어 회화pu reo hoe hwa

    French conversation

Similar words

프랑스어peurangseueo: The standard name for the language used in France and many French-speaking regions.
프랑스말peurangseumal: A casual everyday name for the language used in France.

Definition in Korean

불어는 프랑스에서 사용하는 언어를 이르는 말이다.pu reo neun peu rang seu e seo sa yong ha neun eo neo reul i reu neun ma ri da

Word origin

Its form reflects an older naming pattern that combines a shortened name for France with the word-forming element for language.

Usage tips

  • This word is worth recognizing as a concise language label, especially when reading Korean terms connected with French language and literature.

Related words

  • 불어권pureogwonFrench-speaking regionnoun
  • 불어문학pureomunhakFrench literaturenoun

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