Algérie
/al.ʒe.ʁi/feminine
Algeria is Algérie in French.
Algérie is the name of the country.
Meaning: country (name)
Which one should you use?
Algérie refers to the country, whereas Alger refers specifically to the capital city, Algiers.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Algérie is a feminine noun, use the preposition en to say 'in Algeria' (en Algérie) rather than en la. The adjective for 'Algerian' is algérien in the masculine or algérienne in the feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables: /al.ʒe.ʁi/.
Did you know?
- The French name Algérie originates from the Arabic word al-jazāʔir, which means 'the islands'. This refers to the coastal islands that once protected the harbor of the capital city.
- In French historical texts, the term L'Algérie française refers to a specific political era when the country was considered an integral part of France rather than a colony.
- The term L'Algérie française refers to a unique historical period where the territory was legally treated as a department of France rather than a colony.
Examples in context
- Il est en Algérie.He is in Algeria.This sentence uses Algérie to describe someone's location.Tatoeba #8730446 by Julien_PDC, translation #7849743 by MisterBrown
- L'Algérie a de l'or.Algeria has gold.This sentence uses Algérie to show possession of gold.Tatoeba #12148369 by always, translation #10094378 by Amastan
- Alger est en Algérie.Algiers is in Algeria.This sentence uses Algérie to indicate the location of the city of Algiers.Tatoeba #8730451 by Julien_PDC, translation #8321396 by Amastan
- La République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire est située en Afrique du Nord.The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is located in North Africa.
- Je rêve de visiter l'Algérie un jour.I dream of visiting Algeria one day.
- L'Algérie, pays du Maghreb, possède une histoire riche et diversifiée.Algeria, a country in the Maghreb, has a rich and diverse history.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a world map in a cafe.
- GabrielL'Algérie est un grand pays.Algeria is a large country.
- ManonOui, l'Algérie est magnifique.Yes, Algeria is beautiful.
- GabrielTu veux visiter l'Algérie, Manon ?Do you want to visit Algeria, Manon?
- ManonOui, j'aimerais beaucoup y aller.Yes, I would really like to go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “algeria” translations and entries Algérie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Algérie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
