relier

/ʁəljɛʁ/ /ʁəlje/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A French speaker, or someone who speaks French, especially in a place where French is not widely spoken.

“The expat community relies on the relier to translate at local events.”

2. verb

To rely on, or make use of, someone who speaks French as a means of communication.

“She relied the French tourist to ask for directions at the train station.”

Synonyms

  • French speaker
  • linguist

Antonyms

  • monolingual