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Provencal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Provençal refers to anything related to Provence, a region in southeastern France, including its culture, cuisine, or the dialect of the Occitan language spoken there. It often describes dishes flavored with herbs like thyme and rosemary.

provencal

/proʊˌvɑnˈsɑl/ /prɒˌvɒ̃ˈsɑːl/

Definition:

Relating to Provence, its people, culture, or cuisine.

Synonyms:

Provençal, Mediterranean, southern French, rustic

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

non-Provençal, northern French

Common Collocations:

Provençal cuisine, Provençal herbs, Provençal village

Derivatives:

Provençally, Provençalism

Usage Tips:

Use "Provençal" to describe things from Provence, like food or traditions.

Common Phrases:

à la provençale, Provençal style, sun of Provence

Etymology:

Derived from "Provence," a region in southeastern France with Latin roots ("Provincia Romana").

Examples:

  • 1. She cooked a delicious Provençal ratatouille for dinner.
  • 2. The Provençal countryside is famous for its lavender fields.
  • 3. He wore a traditional Provençal shirt to the festival.
  • 4. Herbs de Provence are a staple in Provençal cooking.

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