French translation of yankee is 
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Meaning of "yankee" in English

The term "yankee" in English traditionally refers to an inhabitant of the northeastern United States, particularly New England. During the American Civil War, it was used to describe Union soldiers by the Confederates. Over time, the meaning has broadened to refer to Americans in general, especially in a somewhat informal or humorous context. The word can carry varying connotations depending on the speaker's tone and regional background, ranging from neutral or affectionate to mildly derogatory.

Meaning of "yankee" in French

In French, "yankee" often carries a similar meaning to its English counterpart, referring generally to Americans with a particular emphasis on their Northeastern roots. While it isn't used in the same historical or geographic contexts as in English, it can portray an outsider's view of American culture. The word might bear different implications depending on context and intonation, potentially indicating an informal or light-hearted characterization of Americans.

Pronunciation of "yankee" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈjæŋ.ki/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "yankee" is fairly consistent across English-speaking regions. However, accentuation might vary slightly, especially between American and British English, with minor differences in vowel sounds.

Pronunciation of "yankee" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /jɑ̃.ki/

Pronunciation Variations: "Yankee" in French is typically pronounced with a nasal vowel beginning. Regional accents in French-speaking areas may produce slight variations, but the pronunciation is generally uniform.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The Yankees won the baseball game last night.
   (Les Yankees ont gagné le match de baseball hier soir.)

2. He often refers to himself proudly as a Yankee.
   (Il se réfère souvent à lui-même fièrement comme un Yankee.)

3. During the Civil War, the South fought against the Yankees.
   (Pendant la guerre civile, le Sud s'est battu contre les Yankees.)

4. My grandmother makes the best Yankee pot roast.
   (Ma grand-mère fait le meilleur pot-roast yankee.)

5. She told charming stories about her Yankee upbringing.
   (Elle racontait des histoires charmantes de son enfance yankee.)

6. The Yankee soldier marched bravely into battle.
   (Le soldat yankee a marché courageusement vers la bataille.)

7. The tourist from Alabama was teasingly called a Yankee.
   (Le touriste de l'Alabama a été taquiné en étant appelé un Yankee.)

8. He wore a classic Yankee hat at the stadium.
   (Il portait un chapeau yankee classique au stade.)

9. I read a book about Yankee traditions and culture.
   (J'ai lu un livre sur les traditions et la culture yankees.)

10. Many people in the South have a strong accent compared to Yankees.
    (Beaucoup de gens dans le Sud ont un accent fort par rapport aux Yankees.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yankee" in English

Synonyms: American, Northerner, New Englander, Unionist, Yank

Antonyms: Confederate, Southerner

Similar Words: Patriot, Northerner, American, Yankee Doodle, Union soldier

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yankee" in French

Synonyms: Américain, Nordiste, Yankee

Antonyms: Sudiste, Confédéré

Similar Words: New-Yorkais, Américain, Anglo-saxon

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