Provençal

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adjective

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl 

ˌprä-vən-

sense 1 also prə-ˈven(t)-səl

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Provence or the people of Provence

2

or Provençale : cooked with butter, white wine, shallots, garlic, and parsley and often other ingredients (such as tomatoes or mushrooms)

scallops Provençal

Provençal

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noun

Pro·​ven·​çal ˌprō-ˌvän-ˈsäl 

ˌprä-vən-

1

: a native or inhabitant of Provence

2

: occitan

especially : the dialect of Occitan spoken in Provence

Examples of Provençal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French, from Provence Provence

First Known Use

Adjective

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Provençal

• Franco-Provençal

Kids Definition

Provençal

noun

Pro·​ven·​çal

ˌpräv-ən-ˈsäl, 

ˌprōv-

1

: a person born or living in Provence

2

: occitan

Provençal adjective