Calgary
/kal.ɡa.ʁi/
Calgary is the French name for the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
Meaning: city in Alberta, Canada (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /kal.ɡa.ʁi/.
Did you know?
- French speakers in Canada often distinguish Calgary from other cities by referring to it as la ville du Stampede due to the global fame of the Calgary Stampede.
- When reading a French map, 'Calgary' will be treated as a masculine noun if referred to as 'le' Calgary, though it is most commonly used without an article.
- Even though the spelling is identical to English, the 'r' in Calgary is produced using a uvular sound from the back of the throat, typical of French.
Examples in context
- La ville de Calgary est connue pour son dynamisme économique.The City of Calgary is known for its vibrant economy.
- J'aime beaucoup Calgary.I really like Calgary.
- Est-ce que tu es déjà allé à Calgary ?Have you ever been to Calgary?
- Calgary est une ville très dynamique.Calgary is a very dynamic city.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about their travel plans.
- LéaGabriel, où veux-tu aller pour tes vacances ?Gabriel, where do you want to go for your vacation?
- GabrielJe pense que je vais aller à Calgary.I think I will go to Calgary.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Léa adore cette ville !That's a great idea, Léa loves that city!
- GabrielParfait, je vais réserver mon billet pour Calgary.Perfect, I'm going to book my ticket to Calgary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calgary” translations and entries Calgary, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
