autrichien
/o.tʁi.ʃjɛ̃/
The English word 'austrian' is translated into French as autrichien.
autrichien is an adjective meaning 'related to Austria'. It can also function as a noun to refer to an Austrian person.
Meaning: related to Austria (adj)
Which one should you use?
When you use the word as a noun to refer to a person, you should capitalize it as Autrichien or Autrichienne. When you are using the word as an adjective, it remains lowercase, such as autrichien.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The feminine form of the adjective or the noun for a female Austrian is autrichienne. The masculine plural form is autrichiens and the feminine plural form is autrichiennes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /o.tʁi.ʃjɛ̃/.
Did you know?
- The word Autriche shares an ancient root with the English word 'east', stemming from a term used to describe the people of the east. This historical connection traces back to the late Roman period when the region was viewed as an eastern territory.
- While Autrichien refers to someone from the republic of Austria, French speakers use the distinct term austro-hongrois when discussing the historical Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Although Autrichien is the standard term, the French language sometimes uses the phrase de sang autrichien to specify someone's ethnic heritage rather than just their citizenship.
Examples in context
- C'est un peintre autrichien, je crois.I think he is an Austrian painter.This sentence uses the adjective autrichien to describe a painter.Tatoeba #3386813 by Blabla, translation #9727490 by ariarin
- Il n'est pas allemand, mais autrichien.He's not German, but Austrian.This sentence uses the adjective autrichien to clarify someone's nationality.Tatoeba #7255258 by Rockaround, translation #2944270 by Hybrid
- Cette autruche a été achetée par un Autrichien en Australie.This ostrich was bought by an Austrian in Australia.This sentence uses the noun Autrichien to refer to a person.Tatoeba #3088876 by Blabla, translation #11879120 by zogwarg
- Monsieur Dupont est un diplomate autrichien.Mr. Dupont is an Austrian diplomat.
- J'ai un ami autrichien qui vit à Paris.I have an Austrian friend who lives in Paris.
- Elle est d'origine autrichienne.She is of Austrian origin.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are discussing a classical music concert.
- HugoTu aimes la musique autrichienne ?Do you like Austrian music?
- LéaOui, c'est magnifique.Yes, it is magnificent.
- HugoOn va voir un orchestre autrichien demain.We are going to see an Austrian orchestra tomorrow.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Hugo.That is an excellent idea, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “austrian” translations and entries autrichien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autrichien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
