Dakar
feminine
Dakar is the French name for the capital city of Senegal.
Meaning: the capital city of Senegal (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Dakar is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In French-speaking West Africa, the name Dakar is often used metonymically to refer to the entire political administration or central government of a country, similar to how people say 'Paris' to mean the French government.
- The name Dakar is thought to be derived from a Wolof word meaning 'the place where we pass', referring to the city's role as a major maritime crossroads.
- In French, the city is often associated with the Rallye Dakar, a famous endurance race that originally started in Europe and ended in Dakar.
Examples in context
- Dakar est la capitale du Sénégal.Dakar is the capital of Senegal.This sentence is useful for identifying Dakar as the capital of Senegal.Tatoeba #12782827 by Adelpa, translation #7909096 by MarijnKp
- La capitale du Sénégal est Dakar.The capital of Senegal is Dakar.This sentence is useful for stating that the capital of Senegal is Dakar.Tatoeba #12782834 by Adelpa, translation #12782800 by Adelpa
- Tom habite à Dakar, la capitale du Sénégal.Tom lives in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.This sentence is useful for stating that someone lives in Dakar.Tatoeba #8754922 by Rafik, translation #11792093 by shekitten
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are looking at a map of Africa.
- ChloéTu connais Dakar ?Do you know Dakar?
- GabrielOui, j'ai visité Dakar l'été dernier.Yes, I visited Dakar last summer.
- ChloéC'est une ville magnifique.It is a magnificent city.
- GabrielC'est vrai, c'est très animé.It's true, it is very lively.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dakar” translations and entries Dakar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
