Brooklyn
feminine, masculine
The English phrase Brooklyn is translated into French as Brooklyn.
Brooklyn is used to refer to the borough of New York City.
Meaning: borough of New York City (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word can be used as either a feminine or a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In French pop culture, Brooklyn is often used as a shorthand for a 'hip' or 'bohemian' lifestyle with a specifically Parisian twist.
- Unlike many foreign cities that get translated into French, such as 'London' becoming Londres, Brooklyn remains unchanged in spelling.
- If you listen closely to a French speaker saying Brooklyn, the 'r' will sound much deeper and more guttural due to the use of the uvular French 'r'.
Examples in context
- Hier soir, je suis allé voir un concert à Brooklyn. Les artistes étaient incroyables!Last night, I went to see a concert in Brooklyn. The artists were amazing!
- J'habite à Brooklyn.I live in Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn est très grand.Brooklyn is very large.
- Elle visite Brooklyn aujourd'hui.She is visiting Brooklyn today.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing their travel plans.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu connais Brooklyn ?Do you know Brooklyn?
- LéaOui, j'y suis allée l'année dernière.Yes, I went there last year.
- GabrielJe veux explorer Brooklyn avec toi.I want to explore Brooklyn with you.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel !That is a great idea, Gabriel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brooklyn” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
