algérien
/al.ʒe.ʁjɛ̃/
The English word "algerian" is translated to French as algérien.
algérien is an adjective meaning of Algeria or its people. For a more formal way to say "originating from Algeria," you can use originaire d'Algérie.
Meaning: of Algeria or its people (adj)
Which one should you use?
In French, there is a distinction between using the word as an adjective and using it as a noun. When used as an adjective (for example, describing the Algerian people), the word is not capitalized. However, when used as a noun referring to a person (for example, an Algerian), the word is capitalized.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on gender and number. The feminine form of the adjective or noun is algérienne. The masculine plural form is algériens, and the feminine plural form is algériennes.
How do you pronounce it?
algérien is pronounced /al.ʒe.ʁjɛ̃/ and has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- Because of the history of the French Empire, algérien is a word that carries significant emotional and political weight in France, often evoking the memories of the Algerian War.
- French speakers often use the term algérois specifically for someone from the city of Algiers, whereas algérien covers the entire nation.
- The word algérien is derived from Alger, the French name for the city of Algiers. While 'Algerian' in English refers to the whole country, the French term is linguistically rooted in the capital city.
Examples in context
- Il a l'air algérien.He looks Algerian.This sentence uses the adjective algérien to describe how someone looks.Tatoeba #12052470 by Amastan, translation #8253388 by Amastan
- Il est devenu algérien.He became Algerian.Tatoeba #12052474 by Amastan, translation #8256686 by Amastan
- Ils ne sont pas Algériens.They aren't Algerian.Tatoeba #8314274 by Julien_PDC, translation #8314270 by Amastan
- Il est Algérien.He is Algerian.
- Elle est Algérienne.She is Algerian.
- Elle est originaire d'Algérie.She is from Algeria.
- 191 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about a new restaurant.
- HugoTu aimes la cuisine algérienne ?Do you like Algerian cuisine?
- EmmaOui, j'adore les plats algériens.Yes, I love Algerian dishes.
- HugoConnais-tu un bon restaurant algérien ?Do you know a good Algerian restaurant?
- EmmaOui, il y en a un près d'ici.Yes, there is one near here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “algerian” translations and entries algérien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algérien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
