gaul

• Nom désignant une personne d'origine française, un Celte de la Gaule ancienne, ou la région antique d'Europe occidentale comprenant des parties de l'Italie, de la France, de la Belgique, de l'Allemagne et des Pays-Bas actuels.

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.

nom propre

1. Person of French descentB2formal

   A person who is of French origin or ancestry.

   Personne d'origine française

   • 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.

   Synonymesfrenchmanfrenchwoman

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.

   Gaulois (habitant de la Gaule antique)

   • 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.

   Gaule (région antique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgallia