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barbarian in French

barbarian in French is barbare — barbarian means historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.

barbarian in French

barbare
adj
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
barbare
noun

What does "barbarian" mean?

  1. noun Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
    "Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians."
  2. noun A crude, uncultured, or brutally violent person.
    "He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table."
  3. adj Uncivilized or savage in nature.
    "The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics."
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barbarian in a sentence

  • Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians.
  • He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table.
  • The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics.

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What is "barbarian" in French?

"barbarian" in French is barbare. barbarian means: Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.

How do you use "barbarian" in a sentence?

Example: "Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians." In French, "barbarian" is barbare.

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