Dordogne
/dɔʁ.dɔɲ/feminine
Dordogne is the French name for a specific department in France.
Meaning: department (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /dɔʁ.dɔɲ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The term Périgord used for Dordogne is further split into Périgord noir, Périgord blanc and Périgord pourpre based on the color of the local soil and stone.
- The name of this department traces back to the Roman period and the river 'Duranius', a name recorded by the 4th-century poet Ausonius.
- While officially named Dordogne, the department is often called le Périgord in a cultural or tourist context. This reflects a historical region that doesn't align perfectly with modern administrative borders.
Examples in context
- Tu as déjà visité la Dordogne? Les villages médiévaux y sont incroyables!Have you ever visited Dordogne? The medieval villages there are incredible!
- La Dordogne est une région magnifique.Dordogne is a magnificent region.
- Je vais passer mes vacances en Dordogne.I am going to spend my holidays in Dordogne.
- On habite dans la Dordogne depuis un an.We have lived in Dordogne for a year.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking about their travel plans.
- ManonTu connais la Dordogne ?Do you know Dordogne?
- LucasOui, j'adore visiter la Dordogne.Yes, I love visiting Dordogne.
- ManonLucas, on pourrait y aller ensemble ?Lucas, could we go there together?
- LucasC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is an excellent idea, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dordogne” translations and entries Dordogne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dordogne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
