walloon

nome próprio

A noun referring to a member of the French-speaking community in Belgium, or the dialect of French spoken in Belgium and neighboring parts of France.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um membro da comunidade francófona da Bélgica ou o dialeto francês falado na Bélgica e em regiões vizinhas da França.

1. A French-speaking Belgian B2 formal

   A member of the French-speaking population of Belgium, primarily living in the southern region of Wallonia.

   • The Walloons have a distinct cultural identity within Belgium.
   • Many Walloons speak French as their first language.
   • Historically, Walloons were known for their industrial work.

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2. A dialect of French B2 formal

   A regional dialect of the French language spoken in Wallonia, Belgium, and in some adjacent parts of France.

   • Walloon is still spoken in some rural areas of Belgium.
   • Linguists study Walloon as a distinct Romance language.
   • He learned a few phrases in Walloon from his grandparents.

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• walloons plural form
• walloons' possessive plural form
• walloon's possessive singular form