Des Moines
Des Moines is the French way to refer to Des Moines, the capital city of the US state of Iowa.
Did you know?
- If a French speaker were to read the name 'Des Moines' literally, they would assume you are talking about a group of monks.
- In French, the word moine comes from the Latin 'monachus', which actually traces back to a Greek word meaning 'alone'. This links the city's name to the concept of solitude.
- While the name is French, locals in Iowa typically pronounce it with an English accent, ignoring the nasal vowel typical of the French word moines.
Examples in context
- J'aime beaucoup habiter à Des Moines.I really like living in Des Moines.
- Est-ce que tu es déjà allé à Des Moines ?Have you ever been to Des Moines?
- Le vol pour Des Moines est très long.The flight to Des Moines is very long.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about a business trip.
- EmmaTu pars quand pour Des Moines ?When are you leaving for Des Moines?
- NathanJe pars lundi matin pour le travail.I am leaving Monday morning for work.
- EmmaC'est une ville intéressante, n'est-ce pas ?It is an interesting city, isn't it?
- NathanOui, il y a beaucoup de choses à voir.Yes, there are many things to see.
