See also: belgique

French

edit

Etymology

edit

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

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

edit

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
edit

See also

edit

Norman

edit

Etymology

edit

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Proper noun

edit

Belgique f

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