hebrew

• Qui se rapporte à la langue hébraïque, au peuple hébreu ou à leur culture ; en anglais moderne, il est généralement peu utilisé comme adjectif en dehors de contextes spécifiques.

Relating to the Hebrew language, people, or culture; not typically used as an adjective in modern English outside of specific contexts.

1. B1formal

   Of or relating to the Hebrew language, its alphabet, or its literature.

   hébreu (relatif à la langue)

   • She is studying Hebrew grammar.
   • The Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters.
   • He translated the document from Hebrew to English.

   Synonymeshebraic

2. Relating to the Hebrew peopleB1formal

   Of or relating to the ancient or modern Jewish people, their culture, or their history.

   Hébreu (relatif au peuple hébreu)

   • The Hebrew calendar is based on lunar cycles.
   • Hebrew traditions are observed during the holiday.
   • The museum has a collection of Hebrew artifacts.

   Synonymeshebraicjewish

• Nom propre désignant la langue sémitique du peuple juif, ou une personne appartenant au peuple juif ou descendant des anciens Israélites.

A proper noun referring to the Semitic language of the Jewish people, or a person who is a member of the Jewish people or a descendant of the ancient Israelites.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B1formal

   The Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews, revived as the official language of modern Israel.

   hébreu (langue)

   • She is studying Hebrew at the university.
   • The Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek.
   • Modern Hebrew is spoken by millions of people in Israel.

2. PersonB2formal

   A member of the ancient Semitic people who established the kingdom of Israel; an Israelite.

   Hébreu (personne)

   • The Hebrews were enslaved in Egypt before the Exodus.
   • According to tradition, Abraham was the first Hebrew.
   • The ancient Hebrews developed a unique monotheistic religion.

   Synonymesjew