Usage Note
Norvégien is both the adjective ('Norwegian') and the noun for a person from Norway (un Norvégien, une Norvégienne). It also names the language: parler norvégien. Among cat breeds le norvégien (officially le chat des forêts norvégiennes) is a popular long-haired breed.
Examples
"Il parle couramment le norvégien."
Natural Translation
He speaks Norwegian fluently.

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