République tchèque
/ʁe.py.blik tʃɛk/feminine
The English phrase 'Czech Republic' is République tchèque in French. Wiktionary also lists Tchéquie.
Meaning: country in Central Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| République tchèque | /ʁe.py.blik tʃɛk/ | feminine |
| Tchéquie | /tʃe.ki/ | feminine |
The term refers to the country located in Central Europe.
Which one should you use?
Tchéquie is the shorter, more modern name for the country, equivalent to 'Czechia' in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because République tchèque is a feminine noun, you should use the preposition en when saying 'in the Czech Republic' (en République tchèque) and use de la when expressing possession or origin, such as 'of the Czech Republic' (de la République tchèque). When using the shorter name, you also use en to mean 'in' (en Tchéquie).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine article le with République tchèque. Instead, use the feminine article as the noun is feminine.
Did you know?
- The word tchèque was borrowed directly from the Czech word Čech, which specifically referred to the tribe that originally gave the nation its name.
- The adjective tchèque is used for both men and women, meaning the spelling does not change to indicate gender.
- While English speakers often use 'Czech Republic' as a formal title, French media and official documents frequently prefer the shorter Tchéquie.
Examples in context
- La langue de Tchéquie est le tchèque.The language of the Czech Republic is Czech.This sentence is useful for identifying the language of Tchéquie.Tatoeba #10466701 by pkill, translation #13885684 by tieguy
- Quel est le salaire minimum en République tchèque ?What's the minimum salary in the Czech Republic?This sentence is useful for asking about the minimum salary in République tchèque.Tatoeba #3326817 by Aiji, translation #2943005 by Jesse
- La bière coûte moins cher que l'eau en République Tchèque.Beer is cheaper than water in the Czech Republic.This sentence is useful for comparing the cost of beer and water in République tchèque.Tatoeba #6000906 by sicerabibax, translation #5999597 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing their upcoming holiday plans.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu veux aller en République tchèque ?Do you want to go to the Czech Republic?
- EmmaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup visiter la République tchèque.Yes, I would really like to visit the Czech Republic.
- GabrielC'est une destination magnifique pour un voyage.It is a magnificent destination for a trip.
- EmmaElle est connue pour son histoire et ses châteaux.It is known for its history and its castles.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “czech republic” translations and entries République tchèque, Tchéquie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tchéquie, république, tchèque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
