Adélaïde
/a.de.la.id/feminine
Adelaide in French is Adélaïde.
Adélaïde is the name for the state capital of South Australia.
Meaning: state capital of South Australia (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /a.de.la.id/.
Did you know?
- The name Adélaïde is a linguistic doublet of the common English name 'Alice'.
- In French, Adélaïde is used as a traditional female given name, not just as a geographical location.
- Because it is a proper noun, Adélaïde does not change based on the gender or number of the nouns it modifies in French sentences.
Examples in context
- Je vais bientôt à Adélaïde.I am going to Adelaide soon.
- Adélaïde est une ville magnifique.Adelaide is a magnificent city.
- Elle habite à Adélaïde depuis un an.She has lived in Adelaide for a year.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing their next vacation destination.
- ChloéJe veux partir en Australie cet été.I want to go to Australia this summer.
- NathanQuelle ville veux-tu visiter ?Which city do you want to visit?
- ChloéJe rêve d'aller à Adélaïde.I dream of going to Adelaide.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Chloé !That is an excellent idea, Chloé!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adelaide” translations and entries Adélaïde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Adélaïde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
