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The present-day French words "Juif" (Jew) and "Juive" (feminine form) come from the Latin "judaeus" itself borrowed from ancient Greek, itself coming from Hebrew.
The old French version (Xth century CE) of the word was "judeu", which evolved into the modern forms during the XIIIth century CE.
The spellings Juif / Juive (using capital letters) should be used for people of Jewish descent (their ancestors were the ancient people of the land of Israel), while the spelling juif / juive (lowercase lettering) should be used for people following Judaism.
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What is the french word for Jew?
Juif or, if female, juive.
What has the author Marcello Massenzio written?
Marcello Massenzio has written: 'Le juif errant, ou, L'art de survivre' -- subject(s): Wandering Jew, Congresses, Wandering Jew in literature, Wandering Jew in art
What is the real name of the Jews?
What is a "real name"? Jews have used (and still use) many names: The biblical names Benai Ysrael (Children of Israel) and Am Ysrael (People of Israel) are still used. Since the time the Book of Esther was written, Yehudim (Judaites) has been used to refer to all Jews. Yehudim is the word from which the English word Jew evolved (also Juif in French, Jude in German, Iudaeus in Latin, to name a few). Ivrim (Hebrews) was used in early Biblical times, when Yehudim still generally referred to members of the tribe of Judah, and it was used when the word Jew was considered insulting. 100 years ago, in English, the word Jew was considered almost as bad as the "n word" so it was avoided in polite society. Today, the word Jew has been largely rehabilitated, although you can still find it being used as an insult. Today, when Jews hear someone use awkward substitutes for the word Jew, they may suspect that person of harboring prejudices against Jews.
What sound do the letters EAU make?
It makes the sound euuh, like in eeew! or jew. It's a French word.
Is the word Jew short for Jewish?
No, Jew is the noun, Jewish is the adjective.
Why was judah the first Jew?
Abraham was the first Jew. Judah's only contribution was that the word "Jew" comes from "Judah".
Is jew a bad word?
No.
Was John Ordronaux Jewish?
yes he was he was a french Jew
What does the french army wear on their head?
Jew Hats
Where does the word jewelry come from?
The word "jewelry" is derived from the Latin word jocale, meaning "plaything," and the word jewel, which was anglicised during the 13th century from the Old French word "jouel." The word "jewelry" (spelled jewellery in European English) is used to describe any piece of precious material (gemstones, noble metals, etc.) used to adorn one's self.http://www.allaboutgemstones.com/jewelry_history_early_man.htmlIt is not derived from the word "Jew" as is sometimes reported. The word "Jew" or "Jewish" is derived from Judea, the Roman province for areas which include Israel.
What is latin word for Jew?
Iudaeus.
Did a Jew help develop the microchip?
abouslutely it was a french scientist
