Belgique

See also: belgique

French

Etymology

Originally an adjective, borrowed from Latin Belgicus; morphologically, from Belge + -ique. Noun use arose by ellipsis of province belgique.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛl.ʒik/
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  • Rhymes: -ik

Proper noun

Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France; official name: Royaume de Belgique)
    Synonym: (verlan) Gelbique

See also

Norman

Etymology

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Proper noun

Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France)
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