flamand

Flemish (person or language)

noun adjective flah-MAHN Rare

Origin: Old French flamenc, from a Germanic root meaning 'from Flanders'

Also means

flamingo (bird)

Usage Note

Flamand designates both the Dutch-related language spoken in Belgium and a person from Flanders. As an adjective, flamand (feminine flamande) means 'Flemish'. The bird flamant rose (pink flamingo) is a distinct word — note the different spelling flamant vs flamand.

Examples

"Il parle couramment le flamand et le français."

Natural Translation

He speaks Flemish and French fluently.

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