gaul

• Substantiv, das eine Person französischer Herkunft, einen Kelten aus dem antiken Gallien oder die antike Region Westeuropas bezeichnet, die Teile des heutigen Italiens, Frankreichs, Belgiens, Deutschlands und der Niederlande umfasste.

A noun referring to a person of French descent, a Celt of ancient Gaul, or the ancient region of western Europe that included parts of modern-day Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Eigenname

1. Person of French descentB2formal

   A person who is of French origin or ancestry.

   Person französischer Herkunft

   • He is a proud Gaul, tracing his roots back to the Loire Valley.
   • The restaurant was run by a jovial Gaul who served traditional French cuisine.
   • Many Gauls emigrated to the New World in the 17th century.

   Synonymefrenchmanfrenchwoman

2. Ancient Celtic inhabitantB2formal

   A member of the Celtic people who inhabited ancient Gaul (modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of neighboring countries) before the Roman conquest.

   Antiker keltischer Einwohner

   • The Gauls were known for their fierce resistance against Julius Caesar's legions.
   • Vercingetorix was a famous chieftain of the Gauls.
   • The Gauls left behind a rich archaeological legacy of weapons and jewelry.

3. B2formal

   An ancient region of Western Europe that included modern-day northern Italy, France, Belgium, and parts of Germany and the Netherlands.

   Gallien

   • Gaul was divided into three parts by the Romans.
   • The conquest of Gaul was a pivotal event in Roman history.
   • Trade routes across Gaul connected the Mediterranean to the British Isles.

   Synonymegallia