gaelic

• Relatif aux langues gaéliques (irlandais, écossais gaélique, mannois) ou aux cultures des peuples celtiques qui les parlent.

Relating to the Goidelic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Manx) or the cultures of the Celtic peoples who speak them.

1. Relating to the Gaelic language groupB1formalbritish

   Of or pertaining to the group of Celtic languages spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, including Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

   gaélique (relatif au groupe de langues celtiques)

   • She is studying Gaelic literature at university.
   • The Gaelic language has a rich oral tradition.
   • Many place names in Scotland have Gaelic origins.
   • He gave a lecture on Gaelic phonetics.

   Synonymesgoidelic

2. Relating to the Celtic people and cultureB2formalbritish

   Characteristic of the ancient Celts or their modern descendants, especially those of Ireland and Scotland.

   gaélique (relatif aux Celtes)

   • Gaelic music is known for its haunting melodies.
   • The festival celebrates Gaelic traditions and folklore.
   • He wore a kilt to show his Gaelic heritage.
   • Gaelic sports like hurling are popular in Ireland.

   Synonymescelticgoidelic

• Nom propre désignant l'une des langues celtiques parlées en Irlande ou en Écosse, ou leur famille de langues.

A proper noun referring to any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Celtic language groupB2formal

   A group of related Celtic languages spoken primarily in Ireland and Scotland, including Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

   langues gaéliques

   • She is learning Gaelic to connect with her heritage.
   • Gaelic is still spoken in some rural parts of Scotland.
   • The Irish government promotes the use of Gaelic in schools.

   Synonymesgoidelic