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Here are some usual expressions that you will meet in Brittany (region of France).
Usual expressions in Breton
| Breton Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Demat ! | Hello ! |
| Degemer mat ! | Welcome ! |
| Kenavo ! | goodbye ! |
| Yec’hed mat ! | to yours, health! |
| Noz vat ! | Good night ! |
| Mat an traoù ? | Things are going well ? |
| Diwall ! | Warning ! |
| Trugarez ! | Thank you ! |
Some Breton words
| Breton word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| An Argoat | inside |
| Arvor | littoral |
| Bagad | troop |
| Bara | bread |
| Bihan | small |
| Binioù-bras | pipe |
| Binioù-kozh | traditional biniou |
| Bras | great |
| Bre | Mountain |
| Breizh | Britain |
| Bro | country |
| Du | black |
| Enez | island |
| Fest-Noz | dance party (night party) |
| Fest-Deiz | day party |
| Gouren | Breton fight |
| Gwenn | White |
| Gwin | wine |
| Kastell | castle |
| Kêr | city |
| Kreiz Kêr | downtown |
| Korrigan | leprechaun |
| Kouign-amann | butter cake |
| Krampouezh | pancakes |
| Lann | heath or gorse |
| Mor-Bras | the ocean |
| Mor-Bihan | Little Sea |
| Plou | parish |
| Sant | saint |
| Ti | House |
| Ti-Kêr | town hall, city hall |
| Ti an douristed | tourist Office |
| Traou mad | good thing |
| Tro Breizh | Tour of Brittany |
| Ya | Yes |
| Nann | no |
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