traditionnel
traditional
adjective trah-dee-syoh-NEL Rare
Origin: Latin 'traditio' (handing down)
Usage Note
traditionnel agrees in gender and number: traditionnelle (f), traditionnels (m pl), traditionnelles (f pl). It describes customs, cooking, methods, or values passed down over generations. Cuisine traditionnelle is a common phrase on French menus.
Examples
"Il prépare un repas traditionnel pour Noël."
Natural Translation
He is preparing a traditional meal for Christmas.

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