american

• Qui se rapporte aux États-Unis, à leurs habitants, ou qui en est caractéristique.

Relating to or characteristic of the United States or its inhabitants.

1. A1formal

   Of or relating to the United States of America, its people, language, or culture.

   américain (des États-Unis)

   • She loves American movies.
   • He has an American accent.
   • American culture is diverse and influential.

   Synonymesyankee

   Antonymesforeign

2. Relating to the AmericasB1formal

   Of or relating to the continents and islands of North, Central, and South America.

   américain (relatif aux Amériques)

   • The American continent spans from Canada to Argentina.
   • American history includes both North and South American civilizations.
   • The American landscape is incredibly varied.

   Synonymesnew world

3. A person from the United StatesA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the United States of America.

   Américain (des États-Unis)

   • She is an American living in Paris.
   • Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.
   • He met an American while traveling in Europe.

   Synonymesyankyankee

   Antonymesalienforeigner

4. A person from the AmericasB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of any country in North, Central, or South America.

   Américain (habitant des Amériques)

   • Canadians and Mexicans are also Americans in the broader sense.
   • The term 'American' can refer to anyone from the Americas.
   • South Americans have a rich cultural heritage.

5. The English language as used in the USA2formalamerican

   The variety of English spoken and written in the United States.

   anglais américain

   • She is learning American English.
   • American spelling differs from British spelling.
   • American slang is widely used in pop culture.

• Nom désignant un natif ou un habitant des États-Unis, ou une personne originaire des continents américains.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of the United States, or a person from the continents of the Americas.

nom propre

1. Person from the United StatesA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the United States of America.

   Américain (des États-Unis)

   • She is an American living in Paris.
   • Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in November.
   • He met an American while traveling in Europe.

   Synonymesyankyankee

2. English language variantA2formal

   The English language as used in the United States, including its unique vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

   anglais américain

   • She speaks American English fluently.
   • The spelling of 'color' is different in American.
   • He prefers watching movies in American.

   Synonymesamerican english

3. Person from the AmericasB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of any country in North America, Central America, or South America.

   Américain (habitant des Amériques)

   • Canadians and Mexicans are also considered Americans in a broader sense.
   • The conference brought together Americans from both continents.
   • He is an American from Brazil.