French Vocabulary for Places
Learn how to say various places in French. This page offers essential vocabulary relevant to places.
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banque
bank
In French, 'banque' refers to a financial institution that accepts deposits, lends money and offers related financial services. It is used in the same context as the English word 'bank'. For example, 'Je vais à la banque' means 'I am going to the bank'.
Example sentences with banque →bâtiment
building
The French word for building is 'bâtiment'. It is used in the same way as in English to refer to any type of structure that has a roof and walls, such as houses, schools, offices, etc. For example, 'J'habite dans un grand bâtiment' means 'I live in a big building'.
Example sentences with bâtiment →central
central
The word 'central' in French is still 'central'. It is used almost identically to English, working as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it is most commonly used to describe something that is in or near the middle of a space; of chief importance. As a noun, it can refer to a main telephone exchange.
Example sentences with central →champ
field
The French word for 'field' is 'champ'. It can be used in multiple contexts, similar to English. For example, you can use 'champ' to reference a physical field (e.g. I am standing in the 'champ') or a field of study (e.g. he is an expert in his 'champ'). Use it as you use 'field' in English.
Example sentences with champ →comté
county
The word 'comté' in French translates to 'county' in English. It is used to represent a geographic region of a country used for administrative or other purposes in certain modern nations. In France, it's not widely used in contemporary context as their main geographic subdivisions are regions and departments, but still holds historical significance. It is also most commonly recognized as a type of French cheese.
Example sentences with comté →église
church
The word 'église' is used in French to represent a place of Christian worship. It's normally used in the same contexts as 'church' in English. For instance, 'Je vais à l'église chaque dimanche' translates in English as 'I go to church every Sunday.'
Example sentences with église →endroit
place
The French word 'endroit' corresponds to the English word 'place'. It is prevalently used to refer to a location or area. For example, when you want to say 'This is my favorite place', you would say 'C'est mon endroit préféré' in French. However, please note that 'place' may have different translations according to its context, another common translation is 'place' in French which is used when referring to a spot or a room for someone or something.
Example sentences with endroit →État
state
The French word 'État' is equivalent to the English word 'state'. It can be used as a noun in a variety of contexts, such as to denote a country or nation ('État'), a physical condition or status ('état'), or one of the member territories of a federal country such as the USA ('état'). Just like in English, it changes meaning based on its context.
Example sentences with État →gens
people
The French word for 'people' is 'gens'. It is used exactly like 'people' in English, to denote a group of individuals. Do note, 'gens' in French is plural and is usually accompanied by plural verb forms. For example, 'Les gens sont gentils' means 'People are nice'.
Example sentences with gens →île
island
The French word for 'island' is 'île'. It is used much the same as the English term, referring to a piece of land surrounded by water. It can be used in various contexts such as geography, travel, and description of places. For example, 'Je vis sur une île' and 'Cette île est belle' meaning 'I live on an island' and 'This island is beautiful' respectively.
Example sentences with île →international
international
The word 'international' is both an adjective and a noun in English, and is translated as 'international' in French as well. It is used to describe actions, events, or things that occur or are relevant at a worldwide scale, not contained within national boundaries. For example, 'Le Conseil international de la langue française' is 'The International Council for the French Language' in English.
Example sentences with international →intrigue
plot
In French, the word plot can be translated as 'intrigue'. It can be used in a similar context as in English, to refer to the main events in a play, novel, film, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence, or a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
Example sentences with intrigue →magasin
store
The French word for 'store' is 'magasin'. This word primarily refers to physical locations where goods are sold - from small boutiques to large superstores. The context of the sentence usually indicates the type and size of the store being referenced. For example, 'Je vais au magasin' means 'I am going to the store'.
Example sentences with magasin →marché
market
The French word for market is 'marché', pronounced (mar-shay). It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a physical area where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services, or describing the theoretical economic concept of the demand and supply relations between producers and consumers.
Example sentences with marché →nation
nation
The French word for 'nation' remains 'nation'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, representing a community of people who share a common language, history, culture, or geographic territory. It is used in political and social discussions, emphasizing identity and unity of a group of people.
Example sentences with nation →national
national
The French word for 'national' is 'national'. It is used in a similar way in English to refer to something that belongs to, relates to, or is characteristic of a whole nation or country. For example, we can say 'Patrimoine national' which translates to 'national heritage' in English.
Example sentences with national →nature
nature
In French, 'nature' is still 'nature'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to the physical world and its organisms. It can be used in general contexts referring to natural landscapes, wildlife, or natural phenomena. Just as in English, 'nature' can also be used in a figurative sense in French to talk about the natural, inherent, or essential qualities of something or someone.
Example sentences with nature →nord
north
The translated French word for 'north' is 'nord'. It can be used in the same context as in English, mainly to express geographical direction or a specific point on the compass. For example, 'Le nord de la France' means 'The north of France'.
Example sentences with nord →ouest
west
The French word for west is 'ouest'. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts such as geographical directions, weather reports, or to describe the areas in the west of a region or country. For instance, if one is instructing someone to head west in French, they would say to 'head to the ouest'. It can also be found in compound words like North-West ('nord-ouest') or South-West ('sud-ouest'). It's important to note that in French, compass directions are not capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun.
Example sentences with ouest →parc
park
The French word for 'park' is 'parc'. It is used in the same context as in English - a public, outdoor space where people can relax and play. Some common phrases include 'aller au parc' (go to the park) and 'jouer dans le parc' (play in the park).
Example sentences with parc →pays
country
The French word for 'country' is 'pays'. It is used in the same manner as in English, to describe a geographic area which is distinct in culture, geography, or politics. For example, 'France est mon pays préféré' translates to 'France is my favorite country.'
Example sentences with pays →population
population
The French word for 'population' is also 'population'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, referring to the people who live in a specific area such as a country, city, or town. 'Population' can also be used to refer to a group of people or animals of a specific kind. For example, 'La population française' translates to 'The French population'.
Example sentences with population →région
region
The word in French for 'region' is 'région'. It is used in the same context as in English and refers to a specific geographic area that can be distinguished from other areas due to its characteristics, natural features or political division. The word 'région' is used across different settings in France, including administrative, geographical, political, and more.
Example sentences with région →rivière
river
The French word for 'river' is 'rivière'. It is used in the same context as in English, to denote a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. Examples of its use could be 'La Seine est une grande rivière en France' which means 'The Seine is a big river in France'.
Example sentences with rivière →route
road
The word 'route' in French translates to 'road' in English. It is chiefly used to denote a paved path for vehicles. It is part of many compound terms and expressions to talk about road conditions, directions, trips, etc.
Example sentences with route →rue
street
The French word for 'street' is 'rue'. It is used similarly as in English, to refer to a public road in a city or town. For example, you could say 'Je vis sur cette rue' which means 'I live on this street'.
Example sentences with rue →site
site
In French, 'site' has a similar meaning as in English. It mainly refers to a location or place, and can be used for physical places or digital spaces like websites. So just like English, 'site' in French can mean a website or a physical location, depending on the context it is used in.
Example sentences with site →sol
ground
The French word for 'ground' is 'sol'. It is used in French just like in English, to refer to the surface of the Earth or floor. It can appear in various contexts, including geographical exploration, gardening, and even in expressions like 'avoir les pieds sur le sol' (to have one's feet on the ground), signifying to be realistic or sensible.
Example sentences with sol →sud
south
The word 'sud' corresponds to the English word 'south'. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, referring to the cardinal direction that is to the right when facing the rising sun. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the condition or quality related to being in the south or southern region of a particular place or country.
Example sentences with sud →université
university
The French word for 'university' is 'université'. This term is frequently used in academic and educational contexts, very much similar to how 'university' is used in English. It refers to institutions of higher education and research which provide both undergraduate and post-graduate education.
Example sentences with université →Page 1 of 2
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