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norman

/ˈnɔːr.mən/

Traduction: Relatif aux Normands, le peuple de Normandie qui conquit l'Angleterre en 1066 ; désigne aussi le style architectural ou les aspects culturels qui leur sont associés., Nom propre associé à un prénom, souvent lié à des personnalités connues comme une soprano d'opéra ou un joueur de golf, ou désignant un habitant de la Normandie.

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adjective

/ˈnɔːr.mən/formal
  • frRelatif aux Normands, le peuple de Normandie qui conquit l'Angleterre en 1066 ; désigne aussi le style architectural ou les aspects culturels qui leur sont associés.

Relating to the Normans, the people from Normandy who conquered England in 1066; also describes the architectural style or cultural aspects associated with them.

  1. Relating to NormandyB2formal

    Of or relating to the region of Normandy in northern France.

    frnormand (relatif à la Normandie)

    • The Norman countryside is known for its lush green fields and apple orchards.
    • She studied Norman history and culture at university.
    • The Norman coastline features dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.
  2. Relating to the NormansB2formal

    Of or relating to the people from Normandy who conquered England in 1066.

    frnormand (relatif aux Normands)

    • Norman architecture is characterized by rounded arches and massive pillars.
    • The Norman invasion of England in 1066 changed the course of British history.
    • Many English words have Norman French origins.
Formes
  • more norman comparative form
  • most norman superlative form

noun

/ˈnɔː.mən/B1formal
  • frNom propre associé à un prénom, souvent lié à des personnalités connues comme une soprano d'opéra ou un joueur de golf, ou désignant un habitant de la Normandie.

A proper noun referring to a person's name, often associated with notable individuals such as an operatic soprano or a golfer, or to an inhabitant of Normandy.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Person from NormandyB1formal

    A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Normandy in northern France.

    frNormand (habitant de Normandie)

    • The Normans conquered England in 1066.
    • He is a Norman by birth, having grown up in Rouen.
    • The Normans were known for their architecture and military prowess.
  2. Jessye NormanB2formal

    A renowned American operatic soprano (1945–2019), celebrated for her powerful voice and dramatic performances.

    frJessye Norman

    • Jessye Norman performed at the Metropolitan Opera for many years.
    • Her rendition of Strauss's 'Four Last Songs' is legendary.
    • Norman received numerous awards for her contributions to classical music.
  3. Greg NormanB2formal

    An Australian professional golfer (born 1955), known as 'The Great White Shark', who was ranked world number one for many years.

    frGreg Norman, golfeur australien

    • Greg Norman won two major championships in his career.
    • He is one of the most successful golfers from Australia.
    • Norman's aggressive playing style earned him many fans.
Formes
  • normans plural form
  • normans' possessive plural form
  • norman's possessive singular form