greek

• Relatif à la Grèce, à son peuple ou à sa langue ; s'emploie aussi pour désigner quelque chose d'incompréhensible ou de difficile à saisir (par exemple, « c'est du grec pour moi »).

Relating to Greece, its people, or its language; also used to describe something that is unfamiliar or difficult to understand (e.g., 'It's all Greek to me').

1. Relating to GreeceA2formal

   Of or relating to the country of Greece, its people, or its culture.

   grec (relatif à la Grèce)

   • She loves Greek mythology and its ancient stories.
   • The Greek islands are famous for their beautiful beaches.
   • He studied Greek history at university.

   Synonymesgrecian

2. A2formal

   Of or relating to the Greek language, both ancient and modern.

   relatif à la langue grecque

   • The word 'democracy' comes from Greek roots.
   • She is learning to read Greek texts.
   • Many scientific terms are derived from Greek.

   Synonymesgrecian

3. Characteristic of Greek peopleA2formal

   Typical of or associated with the people of Greece.

   grec, qui caractérise le peuple grec

   • Greek hospitality is known worldwide.
   • The Greek community celebrated their national holiday.
   • He has a Greek accent when speaking English.

   Synonymesgrecian

• Nom désignant une personne originaire de Grèce ou habitant ce pays, ou la langue grecque, ainsi que ce qui se rapporte à la Grèce et à sa civilisation.

A noun referring to the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European language family, or a native or inhabitant of Greece.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. A1formal

   The Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages, spoken primarily in Greece and Cyprus.

   grec (langue)

   • She is learning Greek at university.
   • The ancient texts were written in Greek.
   • He speaks fluent Greek.

2. PersonA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of Greece.

   Grec (habitant de la Grèce)

   • My neighbor is a Greek from Athens.
   • The Greeks invented democracy.
   • He married a Greek woman.

   Synonymesgrecian