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Breton

/ˈbɹɛtən/

Breton noun: a native or inhabitant of the region of Brittany, France.

Noun

Breton (plural Bretons)

  1. A native or inhabitant of the region of Brittany, France.

Adjective

Breton (not comparable)

  1. Of, from or relating to the region of Brittany, France.

Proper noun

Breton

  1. The Celtic language of Brittany.
  2. A village in Alberta, Canada.

Breton meaning in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi and Arabic

Breton in Hindi

native or habitant of Brittany
ब्रेतनी bretnī, ब्रेटन breṭan
of, from or relating to Brittany
ब्रेतनी bretnī, ब्रेटन breṭan
language
ब्रेतनी bretnī, ब्रेटन breṭan

Breton in Tamil

language
பிரித்தானி மொழி pirittāṉi moḻi

Breton in Marathi

native or habitant of Brittany
ब्रेटोन breṭon

Breton in Arabic

language
بُرِيتُونِيَّة buritūniyya
More languagesFewer languages
Breton in Persian
برتونی beretoni

Forms of Breton

pluralBretons

Origin of Breton

From French Breton. Doublet of Briton and Brython.

Words formed from Breton

Phrases with Breton

Words that rhyme with Breton

Questions about Breton

What does Breton mean?
Breton means a native or inhabitant of the region of Brittany, France.
What is Breton in Hindi?
Breton in Hindi is ब्रेतनी (bretnī), ब्रेटन (breṭan). See Breton meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Breton?
Breton can be a noun, an adjective or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Breton?
Breton is pronounced /ˈbɹɛtən/.
What is the plural of Breton?
The plural of Breton is Bretons.

Words near Breton in the dictionary

  1. brethren in Christ
  2. brethren-in-arms
  3. brethren-in-law
  4. Brethrenism
  5. Bretnall
  6. Breton
  7. Breton cap
  8. Breton caps
  9. Bretonian
  10. Bretonness
  11. Bretons

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