Aboriginal in French
Aboriginal in French is aborigène, indigène — Aboriginal means relating to the original, native inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization.
Aboriginal in French
aborigène
Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, or their languages. [First attested in the 19th century.]
indigène
Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, or their languages. [First attested in the 19th century.]
aborigène
(potentially offensive) An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia or other land. [First attested in the 19th century.]
indigène
(potentially offensive) An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia or other land. [First attested in the 19th century.]
aborigène
First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
indigène
First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
What does "Aboriginal" mean?
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adj Relating to the original, native inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization.
"The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art."
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noun (often capitalized, Aboriginal) A member of the indigenous peoples of Australia.
"The tour included a talk with an Aboriginal elder about traditional land use."
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Aboriginal in a sentence
- The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
- The tour included a talk with an Aboriginal elder about traditional land use.
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What is "Aboriginal" in French?
"Aboriginal" in French is aborigène, indigène. Aboriginal means: Relating to the original, native inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization.
How do you use "Aboriginal" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art." In French, "Aboriginal" is aborigène, indigène.
Are there other ways to say "Aboriginal" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Aboriginal": aborigène, indigène.
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