Belize
/be.liz/masculine
Belize is the French word for the country Belize.
The word is used to refer to the country of Belize.
Meaning: country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /be.liz/.
Did you know?
- Because French grammar requires every country to have a gender, le Belize is masculine, whereas many other countries ending in 'e' in French are feminine, like la France or la Belgique.
- Because Belize is masculine, the preposition au is used instead of en when saying 'to Belize', as in je vais au Belize.
- While 'Belize' is the standard name used in French, French-speaking media or older texts might occasionally refer to the territory by its former colonial name, 'le Honduras britannique'.
Examples in context
- Le Belize est un pays magnifique.Belize is a beautiful country.
- Je voudrais visiter le Belize.I would like to visit Belize.
- Elle travaille au Belize depuis un an.She has been working in Belize for a year.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans in a café.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu connais le Belize ?Do you know Belize?
- HugoNon, mais j'aimerais y aller.No, but I would like to go there.
- ChloéLe Belize a des plages incroyables.Belize has incredible beaches.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée de voyage.That is an excellent travel idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “belize” translations and entries Belize, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
