# Breton

/ˈbɹɛtən/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/breton
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

relating to Brittany, a region in northwest France, or its people and language. It also describes a style of clothing with horizontal blue and white stripes.

For teachers: relating to Brittany, its inhabitants, or the Celtic language spoken there. Often used to describe a specific pattern of horizontal navy and white stripes originally worn by the French Navy.

## Examples

- She wore a classic Breton top with jeans.
- The museum features a collection of traditional Breton costumes and wooden furniture from the nineteenth century.
- While the Breton language has seen a decline in daily usage, recent cultural initiatives have successfully integrated it into local signage and primary education across the region.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun. When referring to the language or people, it is always capitalised.

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