/a.me.ʁi.kɛ̃/
Translation
American (masculine)
Word origin
A derivative of Amerique, formed with the suffix -ain. Amerique is named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, whose Latinised name was Americus.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- Americus
- English cognates
- American
Grammar
Examples
New York.
My American friend lives in New York.
.
The American film starts at eight o'clock tonight.
J' .
I really like American food in general.
Cet .
This American writer is very well known in France.
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The American passport is dark red.
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