européen
/ø.ʁɔ.pe.ɛ̃/
The English word european can be translated into French as européen.
européen is an adjective meaning relating to Europe or the European Union.
Meaning: relating to Europe or the European Union (adj)
Which one should you use?
When used as a noun to refer to a person (a European), the word is capitalized in French as Européen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective or noun is européenne. The masculine plural form is européens and the feminine plural form is européennes.
How do you pronounce it?
européen is pronounced /ø.ʁɔ.pe.ɛ̃/ and has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the capitalization of Européen follows a strict logic: use a capital 'E' only when referring to a person as a noun, but use a lowercase 'e' when using it as an adjective.
- The French word européen is derived from the New Latin Eurōpaeānus, which combined a Classical Latin root with a suffix meaning '-an'.
- In the context of the European Union, French officials often use the term européisme to describe the philosophy of supporting European integration.
Examples in context
- Tom est un européen.Tom's a European.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as an européen.Tatoeba #13246071 by Rovo, translation #13246422 by rul
- Tu as l'air européen.You look European.This sentence is useful for describing someone as looking européen.Tatoeba #1459554 by sacredceltic, translation #954759 by CK
- Es-tu Américain ou Européen ?Are you an American or a European?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is an européen.Tatoeba #10463543 by pkill, translation #10613189 by AlanF_US
- Le Parlement européen est basé à Strasbourg.The European Parliament is based in Strasbourg.
- Elle est membre d'une association européenne.She is a member of a European association.
- Je vais en vacances avec mes amis européens.I'm going on vacation with my European friends.
- On a parlé de la situation économique européenne hier soir.We talked about the European economic situation last night.
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a news article about politics.
- LéaC'est un problème européen important.It is an important European problem.
- HugoJe suis d'accord avec toi.I agree with you.
- LéaLe marché européen est très vaste.The European market is very vast.
- HugoOui, c'est vrai, Hugo.Yes, that is true, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “european” translations and entries européen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries européen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
