Dominique
/dɔ.mi.nik/feminine
The English name for the Caribbean island and country Dominica is translated into French as Dominique.
The word refers to the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island nation located in the Caribbean.
Meaning: island and country (Commonwealth of Dominica) in the Caribbean (name)
Which one should you use?
Dominique is the standard name, while La Dominique is used in formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /dɔ.mi.nik/.
Did you know?
- The French name Dominique is also a common unisex given name in France. This means a sentence mentioning the country could be mistaken for a sentence about a person named 'Dominique'.
- The French name Dominique is derived from the Late Latin word Dominicus, which means 'of the Lord'.
- The root word Dominus in the name Dominique is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'dominate'.
Examples in context
- Je veux visiter la Dominique.I want to visit Dominica.
- Elle a voyagé en Dominique l'été dernier.She traveled to Dominica last summer.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans.
- ManonEst-ce que tu connais la Dominique ?Do you know Dominica?
- LucasNon, mais j'aimerais bien y aller.No, but I would really like to go there.
- ManonC'est un pays très exotique.It is a very exotic country.
- LucasAlors, je vais regarder les vols pour la Dominique.Then, I am going to look at flights to Dominica.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dominica” translations and entries Dominique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dominique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
