libanais
/li.ba.nɛ/
The French word for lebanese is libanais.
This word is an adjective used to describe things, people or languages pertaining to Lebanon. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person from Lebanon.
Meaning: of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, you might use Libanais(e) Québécois(e) to specifically refer to Lebanese individuals in Quebec.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on gender and number. The masculine singular and masculine plural forms are both libanais. The feminine singular form is libanaise, and the feminine plural form is libanaises.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /li.ba.nɛ/.
Did you know?
- The word libanais is derived from Liban, which comes from the Semitic root for 'white', referring to the snow-capped mountains of the region.
- In France, the term libanais is frequently used as a shorthand for Lebanese cuisine, often appearing on menus to describe a specific style of 'mezzé' rather than just a nationality.
- While libanais identifies nationality, French speakers may use levantin to describe a broader cultural identity rooted in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Examples in context
- L'étudiante Libanaise et ses amis ont écrit des livres.The Lebanese student and her friends wrote books.This sentence shows the use of the feminine form Libanaise.Tatoeba #4080897 by sbamsbamsbam, translation #4076446 by eeyinn
- Le Hezbollah a tiré des obus contre des positions israéliennes dans les fermes libanaises de Shebaa.Hezbollah shelled Israeli positions in the Lebanese Shebaa Farms.This sentence shows the use of the feminine plural form libanaises.Tatoeba #12104866 by Amastan, translation #12103289 by Amastan
- Es-tu libanais ?Are you Lebanese?This sentence shows the use of the masculine singular form libanais.Tatoeba #10563072 by Adelpa, translation #7828206 by MisterBrown
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are at a restaurant discussing the menu.
- GabrielTu aimes la cuisine libanaise ?Do you like Lebanese cuisine?
- ManonOui, j'adore les spécialités libanaises.Yes, I love Lebanese specialties.
- GabrielCe restaurant est très réputé ici.This restaurant is very famous here.
- ManonAlors, commandons un plat libanais.Then, let's order a Lebanese dish.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lebanese” translations and entries libanais, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries libanais, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
