# Picard

/pɪˈkɑɹd/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

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

## Definition

relating to Picardy, a region in northern France. It describes the people, the local language, or things from that area.

For teachers: relating to Picardy, its inhabitants, or the Picard language. Often used in historical or linguistic contexts to describe regional characteristics of northern France.

## Examples

- She studies the Picard dialect of northern France.
- The museum features a collection of Picard folk art from the eighteenth century.
- Linguistic researchers often compare Picard phonology with standard French to trace the divergence of regional Oïl languages during the medieval period.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the language or people, it is capitalized.

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