Cantonese in French
Cantonese in French is cantonais, Cantonais, Cantonaise — Cantonese means relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
Cantonese in French
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(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.
Cantonais
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
Cantonaise
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
What does "Cantonese" mean?
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adj Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
"The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum."
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noun A variety of Chinese spoken mainly in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
"She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school."
Cantonese in a sentence
- The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum.
- She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Cantonese" in French?
"Cantonese" in French is cantonais, Cantonais, Cantonaise. Cantonese means: Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
How do you use "Cantonese" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum." In French, "Cantonese" is cantonais, Cantonais, Cantonaise.
Are there other ways to say "Cantonese" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "Cantonese": cantonais, Cantonais, Cantonaise.
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