Bretagne
/bʁə.taɲ/feminine
Brittany in French is Bretagne.
Bretagne is the name used for the region located in North West France.
Meaning: region of North West France (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Bretagne is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bʁə.taɲ/
Did you know?
- While the official name is Bretagne, the region is also home to the breton language, a Celtic tongue entirely different from French.
- The traditional symbol of Bretagne is the 'ermine' spot, which appears on the regional flag and coat of arms.
- People from Bretagne are called Bretons, a term that also describes the ancient Celtic people who migrated there from the British Isles.
Examples in context
- Nantes est en Bretagne.Nantes is in Brittany.This sentence shows the location of Nantes relative to Bretagne.Tatoeba #12236671 by Odhran_Gwydhenn, translation #12236790 by Miktsoanit
- Jean déménage en Bretagne.Jean is moving to Brittany.This sentence describes someone moving to Bretagne.Tatoeba #10467931 by Julien_PDC, translation #13807563 by tieguy
- Combien de temps souhaite-t-elle rester en Bretagne ?How long does she wish to stay in Brittany?This sentence asks about the duration of a stay in Bretagne.Tatoeba #3270894 by Micsmithel, translation #3270893 by CN
- On va passer les vacances en Bretagne cet été?Are we going to spend our vacation in Brittany this summer?
- J'adore me ressourcer en Bretagne, au bout du monde.I love recharging in Brittany, at the end of the world.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their vacation plans.
- HugoOù veux-tu aller cet été ?Where do you want to go this summer?
- ChloéJe voudrais visiter la Bretagne.I would like to visit Brittany.
- HugoC'est une région magnifique !It is a magnificent region!
- ChloéOui, j'adore les paysages de Bretagne.Yes, I love the landscapes of Brittany.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brittany” translations and entries Bretagne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
