Bristol
/bʁis.tol/
The English city name Bristol is translated into French as Bristol.
This term is used to refer to the city located in south-west England.
Meaning: city in south-west England (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /bʁis.tol/.
Did you know?
- French speakers use the term papier bristol to describe a heavy, stiff cardstock paper often used for index cards or drawing.
- The French term for heavy cardstock, bristol, likely comes from the city's history as a major center for the paper trade in England.
- If you were discussing the famous 'Bristol Cream' sherry in a French context, the name 'Bristol' remains the standard identifier.
Examples in context
- Depuis combien de temps avons-nous quitté Bristol ?How long has it been since we left Bristol?This sentence is useful for asking about the amount of time passed since leaving Bristol.Tatoeba #12467534 by Rovo, translation #12452063 by sundown
- Je suis allé à Bristol.I went to Bristol.
- Je vais passer quelques jours à Bristol.I am going to spend a few days in Bristol.
- Est-ce que tu connais bien Bristol ?Do you know Bristol well?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are looking at a map of England.
- NathanRegarde, nous arrivons bientôt à Bristol.Look, we are arriving at Bristol soon.
- ManonC'est une ville très jolie, Nathan.It is a very pretty city, Nathan.
- NathanTu veux y faire une promenade ?Do you want to take a walk there?
- ManonOui, j'aimerais beaucoup visiter Bristol.Yes, I would really like to visit Bristol.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bristol” translations and entries Bristol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bristol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
