Gilles

ʒil

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Definition of Gilles - Reverso French Dictionary

Noun, plural, masculine

carnavalpersonnages traditionnels du carnaval belge avec costume coloré et masque

Les Gilles de Binche dansent dans les rues pendant le carnaval.
Un Gilles lance des oranges à la foule.
Les enfants admirent les costumes des Gilles chaque année.

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maladie de Gilles de la Tourette

trouble du cerveau qui provoque des mouvements et des sons involontaires

Sa maladie de Gilles de la Tourette lui cause des tics fréquents.

syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette

trouble neurologique provoquant des tics incontrôlables et répétés

Le syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette affecte principalement les enfants et les adolescents.

Origin of Gilles

germanique, nom propre Gilles (dérivé de l'ancien germanique Egil, signifiant 'flèche')

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deleuzien

partisan

personne qui adhère à la philosophie de Gilles Deleuze

deleuzien

adj.

philosophie

relatif à la philosophie de Gilles Deleuze

saint-gillois

Belgique

habitant de Saint-Gilles, commune belge de la région bruxelloise

saint-gillois

Gard

habitant de Saint-Gilles, commune française du département du Gard

saint-gillois

France

habitant d'une commune nommée Saint-Gilles en France

saint-gillois

adj.

Belgique

relatif à Saint-Gilles, commune de la région bruxelloise en Belgique

saint-gillois

adj.

France

relatif aux diverses communes françaises nommées Saint-Gilles

saint-gillois

adj.

Québec

relatif aux municipalités québécoises portant le nom Saint-Gilles

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Definition of Gilles - Reverso French Dictionary

Noun, plural, masculine

Expressions with Gilles

Origin of Gilles

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Terms with Gilles included in their meaning

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