Walloon

[ wo-loon ]

noun

1. one of a people inhabiting chiefly the southern and southeastern parts of Belgium and adjacent regions in France.
2. the French dialect spoken by the Walloons.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Walloons or their language.

Walloon

/ wɒˈluːn /

noun

1. a member of a French-speaking people living chiefly in S Belgium and adjacent parts of France Compare Fleming 1
2. the French dialect of Belgium

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Walloons or their dialect

Word History and Origins

Origin of Walloon¹

< French Wallon, equivalent to wall- (≪ Germanic *walh- foreign; walnut ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Walloon¹

C16: from Old French Wallon, from Medieval Latin: foreigner, of Germanic origin; compare Old English wealh foreign, Welsh ¹

Example Sentences

“But, I found that Cajun French reminded me of Walloon, an old language spoken in Belgium.”

From Washington Post

Several private initiatives aiming at gathering fans of the Red Devils together have been canceled across the country of 11.5 million, where soccer is one of the rare activities uniting the Flemish and Walloon communities.

From Seattle Times

“The way the Antwerp derby and the Walloon derby took place is a disgrace for professional soccer,” said Pierre François, the Pro League CEO.

From Seattle Times

André Breton, the imperious poet who served as the movement’s leader, purchased a few of Magritte’s works for his own collection, but derided him as a clod who spoke French with a Walloon accent.

From New York Times

The Walloon government in charge in the French-speaking region has announced a 2 billion-euro plan for the reconstruction.

From Seattle Times