persian

• Relatif à l'ancienne ou à l'actuelle Perse (aujourd'hui l'Iran), à son peuple, à sa langue et à sa culture.

Relating to the ancient or modern country of Persia (now Iran), its people, or its language and culture.

1. B1formal

   Of or relating to Iran, its people, language, or culture.

   Relatif à l'Iran

   • Persian carpets are famous for their intricate designs.
   • She is studying Persian literature at the university.
   • The Persian New Year, Nowruz, is celebrated in spring.

   Synonymesiranian

• Nom désignant un habitant ou originaire de l'Iran, ou la langue de la Perse (Iran) sous ses différentes formes anciennes.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Iran, or the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms.

nom propre

1. Person from IranB1formal

   A person who is a native or inhabitant of Iran, formerly known as Persia.

   Personne originaire d'Iran (anciennement Perse)

   • The Persians have a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years.
   • My neighbor is a Persian who moved here from Tehran.
   • Many Persians celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

   Synonymesiraniiranian

2. Ancient languageB2formal

   The language of ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), including its historical forms such as Old Persian and Middle Persian.

   persan (langue ancienne)

   • Old Persian was written in cuneiform script.
   • Scholars study Persian to read ancient texts and inscriptions.
   • The Persian language has influenced many other languages in the region.