english

• Relatif à l'Angleterre, à son peuple ou à la langue anglaise.

Relating to England, its people, or the English language.

1. Relating to EnglandA2formal

   Of or associated with the country of England, its inhabitants, culture, or traditions.

   anglais (relatif à l'Angleterre)

   • They celebrated English customs on St. George's Day.
   • She has a strong English accent.
   • The English countryside is famous for its green hills.

2. Relating to the English languageA2formal

   Connected to or characteristic of the English language, its grammar, vocabulary, or usage.

   relatif à la langue anglaise

   • He is studying English literature at university.
   • The English alphabet contains 26 letters.
   • She teaches English grammar to international students.

• Nom propre désignant une langue germanique occidentale parlée au Royaume-Uni, aux États-Unis et dans de nombreux pays du Commonwealth ; désigne également le peuple d'Angleterre, la discipline académique de la littérature et de la langue anglaises, ainsi qu'un terme sportif pour l'effet imprimé à une balle.

A proper noun referring to the West Germanic language spoken in Britain, the United States, and many Commonwealth countries; also denotes the people of England, the academic discipline of English literature and language, and a sports term for spin imparted to a ball.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. A1formal

   A West Germanic language originating in England, now the official language of many countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and others.

   anglais (langue)

   • She is fluent in English and Spanish.
   • English is widely used in international business.
   • He is studying English literature at university.

2. People of EnglandA2formal

   The people who are native to or inhabit England.

   les Anglais

   • The English are known for their love of tea.
   • Historically, the English have a rich cultural heritage.
   • The English celebrate many traditional festivals.

3. Academic disciplineB1formal

   The study of English language, literature, and writing.

   Discipline académique des études anglophones

   • She majored in English at university.
   • The English department offers courses on Shakespeare.
   • He is a professor of English.

4. Spin in sportsC1informalamericansport

   A spin or curve given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a twist, especially in billiards or bowling.

   Effet

   • He put a lot of English on the cue ball.
   • The bowler used English to make the ball curve.
   • Applying English to the ball can change its trajectory.

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