Ajaccio
/a.ʒak.sjo/masculine
Ajaccio is the French name for the capital city of Corsica, France.
Meaning: capital city of Corsica, France (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.ʒak.sjo/. It has three syllables.
Did you know?
- The etymology of Ajaccio is debated by historians, with some suggesting it may come from the Tuscan Italian word agghiacciu, meaning a 'sheep pen'.
- Ajaccio is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, who spent his early childhood in the city before moving to mainland France for school.
- While the official French name is Ajaccio, the local Corsican language uses the spelling Aiacciu.
Examples in context
- J'aime beaucoup Ajaccio.I like Ajaccio very much.
- Nous allons passer trois jours à Ajaccio.We are going to spend three days in Ajaccio.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are planning a trip to Corsica.
- GabrielOn commence notre voyage par Ajaccio ?Shall we start our trip in Ajaccio?
- EmmaOui, c'est une bonne idée, Gabriel.Yes, that is a good idea, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe vais réserver un hôtel à Ajaccio.I will book a hotel in Ajaccio.
- EmmaParfait, j'ai hâte d'y être !Perfect, I can't wait to be there!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ajaccio” translations and entries Ajaccio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ajaccio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
