adj Uncommon

Picard

PIH-kahrd

Picard (adj) means relating to Picardy, a historic cultural region in northern France. Example: “The dish is a classic picard recipe from the region.”

adj

Relating to Picardy, a historic cultural region in northern France.

"The dish is a classic picard recipe from the region."

noun

A native or inhabitant of Picardy.

"Her grandfather was a picard who moved to Paris as a young man."

A small, seaworthy fishing and trading boat once common in Britain and Ireland.

name

A Romance language closely related to French, traditionally spoken in Picardy.

A French surname.

How to use Picard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the Picardy region of France, its people, or its regional language.

Word forms

Picards plural, picards plural

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Etymology

Named after Picardy, the region in northern France.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Picard” mean?

The word “Picard” means relating to Picardy, a historic cultural region in northern France. In plain terms, relating to the Picardy region of France, its people, or its regional language.

How do you pronounce “Picard”?

“Picard” is pronounced PIH-kahrd (/ˈpɪkɑːrd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Picard” in a sentence?

Here is “Picard” used in a sentence: “The dish is a classic picard recipe from the region.”

What part of speech is “Picard”?

Depending on how it is used, “Picard” can be an adjective, a noun and a name.

Is “Picard” a common word?

“Picard” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Picard” have?

“Picard” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Picardy, a historic cultural region in northern France.