phénix

See also: phenix, Phenix, and Phénix

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French fenis, fenix (12th c.), a borrowing from Latin phoenix. Both the spelling and pronunciation have been relatinized.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fe.niks/
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  • Rhymes: -iks

Noun

phénix m (invariable)

  1. (mythology) phoenix

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