égyptien
Égyptien is a French word that functions as both a demonym and an adjective. As a noun, it designates a person from Egypt: un Égyptien (masculine) or une Égyptienne (feminine). In the plural: des Égyptiens or des Égyptiennes. As an adjective, it relates to Egypt, its people, culture, geography, or language: civilisation égyptienne, art égyptien, cuisine égyptienne.
The term is used for both modern Egyptians and historical references to the people of ancient Egypt,
Etymology traces the word to the land name Égypte in French, which itself derives from Latin Aegyptus,
In contemporary usage, égyptien commonly denotes nationality or origin, as in political, cultural, or demographic contexts.
See also: Égypte, Égyptologie, Égyptien de la diaspora. The term is standard in French-language texts for identifying