polyglot in French

polyglot in French is polyglotte, multilingue, plurilingue — polyglot means a person who knows and can use several languages.

polyglot in French

polyglotte

adj

Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

multilingue

adj

Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

plurilingue

adj

Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.

polyglotte

adj

Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages.

polyglotte

noun

What does "polyglot" mean?

noun A person who knows and can use several languages.
"As a polyglot, she switched between Portuguese, Arabic and Dutch in a single conversation."
adjective Using, containing or speaking several languages.
"A polyglot edition of the Bible with the text in four languages side by side."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

polyglot in a sentence

As a polyglot, she switched between Portuguese, Arabic and Dutch in a single conversation.
The hotel hires polyglots for the front desk.
A polyglot edition of the Bible with the text in four languages side by side.
The city has a polyglot population.

Similar words in French

linguist multilingual

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "polyglot" in French?

"polyglot" in French is polyglotte, multilingue, plurilingue. polyglot means: A person who knows and can use several languages.

How do you use "polyglot" in a sentence?

Example: "As a polyglot, she switched between Portuguese, Arabic and Dutch in a single conversation." In French, "polyglot" is polyglotte, multilingue, plurilingue.

Are there other ways to say "polyglot" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "polyglot": polyglotte, multilingue, plurilingue.

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