Cali
Cali is a common short name for California in French.
Cali is used as a shortened, informal name for the state of California.
Which one should you use?
Cali is the shortened version, while Californie is the full, formal name for the region.
Did you know?
- The term Cali is frequently used in French slang to refer to 'cannabis', specifically high-quality product, due to its association with American drug culture.
- The word Californie shares its root with the Spanish term california, which originally referred to a mythical island inhabited by Amazons in a 16th-century novel.
- In certain French musical subcultures, such as French hip-hop, referencing 'Cali' is a way to signal an affinity for West Coast American culture.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing their future travel plans.
- GabrielLéa, tu veux aller où cet été ?Léa, where do you want to go this summer?
- LéaJ'ai vraiment envie d'aller à Cali.I really want to go to Cali.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel adore là-bas.That's a great idea, Gabriel loves it there.
- LéaAlors, on réserve les billets pour Cali ?So, shall we book the tickets for Cali?
