gaul

• Существительное, обозначающее человека французского происхождения, кельта из древней Галлии или древний регион Западной Европы, включавший части современных Италии, Франции, Бельгии, Германии и Нидерландов.

A noun referring to a person of French descent, a Celt of ancient Gaul, or the ancient region of western Europe that included parts of modern-day Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

имя собственное

1. Person of French descentB2formal

   A person who is of French origin or ancestry.

   Человек французского происхождения

   • He is a proud Gaul, tracing his roots back to the Loire Valley.
   • The restaurant was run by a jovial Gaul who served traditional French cuisine.
   • Many Gauls emigrated to the New World in the 17th century.

   Синонимыfrenchmanfrenchwoman

2. Ancient Celtic inhabitantB2formal

   A member of the Celtic people who inhabited ancient Gaul (modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of neighboring countries) before the Roman conquest.

   Древний кельтский житель

   • The Gauls were known for their fierce resistance against Julius Caesar's legions.
   • Vercingetorix was a famous chieftain of the Gauls.
   • The Gauls left behind a rich archaeological legacy of weapons and jewelry.

3. B2formal

   An ancient region of Western Europe that included modern-day northern Italy, France, Belgium, and parts of Germany and the Netherlands.

   Галлия

   • Gaul was divided into three parts by the Romans.
   • The conquest of Gaul was a pivotal event in Roman history.
   • Trade routes across Gaul connected the Mediterranean to the British Isles.

   Синонимыgallia