Antibes
/ɑ̃.tib/feminine
Antibes is the French name for a resort town located in the Alpes-Maritimes department.
Meaning: resort town in Alpes-Maritimes (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, Antibes is categorized as a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /ɑ̃.tib/.
Did you know?
- Although the town is called Antibes, residents often refer to its historic center as le Vieil Antibes, using the masculine adjective 'old' instead of the feminine one.
- The name Antibes stems from the Ancient Greek word for a 'cross-city', a term used to describe a settlement positioned opposite or across from another major city.
- Antibes is home to the Musée Picasso, which is housed in the Château Grimaldi where Pablo Picasso once lived and worked.
Examples in context
- J'aime beaucoup Antibes.I like Antibes a lot.
- Nous allons passer l'été à Antibes.We are going to spend the summer in Antibes.
- Antibes est une ville magnifique.Antibes is a magnificent town.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning their summer holiday.
- NathanTu veux aller à Antibes cet été ?Do you want to go to Antibes this summer?
- ManonOui, Antibes me tente bien.Yes, Antibes really appeals to me.
- NathanOn peut y louer un appartement.We can rent an apartment there.
- ManonC'est une excellente idée, Nathan.That is an excellent idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “antibes” translations and entries Antibes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antibes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
