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Breton

Breton

9.1
A regional language spoken in Brittany in northwestern France
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɛtən/
translation icon : bretón
  • There has been a recent revival in the use of Breton in schools in Brittany.

Examples

  • Many traditional songs in Brittany are sung in Breton.

  • She is fluent in both French and Breton.

  • I am learning Breton to connect with my heritage.

  • The Breton language has unique phonetics.

  • Many traditional songs in Brittany are sung in Breton.

  • She is fluent in both French and Breton.

  • There has been a recent revival in the use of Breton in schools in Brittany.

Synonyms

Breton language
vsBreton
9.6

A Celtic language spoken in Brittany in northwestern France

is the shorter form used instead of the longer phrase

Compounds

Breton language
9.6

A Celtic language spoken in Brittany in northwestern France

Cape Breton Island
3.7

An island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada known for scenic landscapes and Celtic culture

Surface Forms

Breton singular
Bretons plural

Etymology

The word Breton names the Celtic language spoken in Brittany. It comes from people who moved long ago from Britain, so the language was brought 'from Britain' and is still related to Welsh and Cornish.