gascon Synonyms

gascon Meaning

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gascon (a.)

Of or pertaining to Gascony, in France, or to the Gascons; also, braggart; swaggering.

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gascon (n.)

A native of Gascony; a boaster; a bully. See Gasconade.

gascon Sentence Examples

  1. The Gascon dialect of Occitan is spoken in southwestern France.
  2. Henri IV, the first Bourbon king of France, was a native Gascon speaker.
  3. The Gascon dialect is characterized by its distinctive pronunciation and vocabulary.
  4. Gascon is one of the most endangered languages in France.
  5. There are only a few hundred thousand native Gascon speakers remaining.
  6. The Gascon language has been influenced by both French and Spanish.
  7. Gascon literature dates back to the Middle Ages.
  8. The Gascon poet Bernat de Ventadorn is considered one of the greatest troubadours of the 12th century.
  9. The Gascon region of France is renowned for its vineyards and produces a variety of wines.
  10. Gascon cuisine is influenced by both French and Spanish traditions.

FAQs About the word gascon

Of or pertaining to Gascony, in France, or to the Gascons; also, braggart; swaggering., A native of Gascony; a boaster; a bully. See Gasconade.

braggart, gasconader,cock, blower, boaster, cracker, swaggerer, braggadocio, blusterer, vaunter

No antonyms found.

The Gascon dialect of Occitan is spoken in southwestern France.

Henri IV, the first Bourbon king of France, was a native Gascon speaker.

The Gascon dialect is characterized by its distinctive pronunciation and vocabulary.

Gascon is one of the most endangered languages in France.