zulu

• Nom propre désignant un membre du peuple bantou d'Afrique du Sud ou leur langue, qui possède une importante tradition littéraire en Afrique du Sud-Est.

A proper noun referring to a member of a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa, or to their language, which is of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Member of an ethnic groupB1formal

   A person belonging to the Zulu people, a large ethnic group primarily located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

   Zoulou (membre du peuple zoulou)

   • Many Zulus live in both rural areas and modern cities.
   • He is a Zulu who takes great pride in his cultural heritage.
   • The Zulus have a rich history of oral tradition and storytelling.

2. Community or peopleB1formal

   The Zulu people as a collective community, known for their strong social structure and historical significance in southern Africa.

   Peuple zoulou

   • The Zulu are one of the largest ethnic groups in South Africa.
   • Traditional ceremonies are still important to the Zulu.
   • The Zulu have a well-known reputation for their warrior history.

3. B1formal

   The Bantu language spoken by the Zulu people, which is one of the official languages of South Africa and has a significant literary tradition.

   zoulou (langue)

   • She is learning to speak Zulu for her work in Durban.
   • Zulu is widely taught in schools across KwaZulu-Natal.
   • Many South African songs include lyrics in Zulu.