nordique

Nordic, Scandinavian

adjective nor-DEEK Rare

Usage Note

nordique is invariable in gender (same masculine and feminine form) but takes a plural '-s'. It covers all things Scandinavian or far-northern — les langues nordiques, la marche nordique (Nordic walking). In French, Nordique (capital) can also be used as a noun for a Nordic person. Do not confuse with du Nord which simply means 'northern'.

Examples

"Il pratique le ski nordique chaque hiver."

Natural Translation

He does Nordic skiing every winter.

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