What does grec in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word grec in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use grec in French.

The word grec in French means Greek, Greek, Greek, Greek-style, ancient Greek, Classical Greek, Modern Greek, y, Y, Greek foot. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word grec

Greek

adjectif (de la Grèce)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il habite en Grèce, il est grec.
He lives in Greece; he is Greek.

Greek

nom masculin (langue) (language)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le grec moderne est la langue parlée en Grèce.
Modern Greek is the language spoken in Greece.

Greek

(habitant de la Grèce)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a deux Grecs dans mon entreprise.
There are two Greeks at my firm.

Greek-style

locution adverbiale (à la mode grecque)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Marinade à la grecque : huile d'olive, citron et graines de coriandre.
Greek-style marinade: olive oil, lemon, and coriander seeds.

ancient Greek, Classical Greek

nom masculin (langue morte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le grec ancien peut s'étudier au lycée.

Modern Greek

nom masculin (langue de Grèce) (language)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le grec moderne est la langue officielle en Grèce et à Chypre.

y, Y

nom masculin (lettre Y)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a un i grec dans New York.

Greek foot

nom masculin (pied à 2e orteil plus long)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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