In Arabic, the euro is usually referred to as , which is an adaptation of the English pronunciation of the currency's name. Another naming is , which is an approximation of the French pronunciation . In most cases this term is used both for the singular and the plural form, although the plurals and are sometimes encountered. The name for Europe in Arabic is . Because loanwords are not of Arabic origin, they are pronounced in accordance with the spoken varieties of Arabic phonology. For example, is pronounced by Egyptian Arabic speakers, while by Levantine Arabic speakers.