Guadeloupe
/ɡwad.lup/feminine
Guadeloupe is the French name for the island of Guadeloupe.
Guadeloupe refers to the island. It is a feminine noun.
Meaning: island (name)
Which one should you use?
While Guadeloupe is the standard name, you may encounter the nickname Gwada.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɡwad.lup/.
Did you know?
- In French administration, Guadeloupe is not considered a colony or a territory but is a 'département' and a 'région' of France.
- The name Guadeloupe is actually a Spanish tribute transplanted into French, having been named by Christopher Columbus to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe in Extremadura.
- Residents of Guadeloupe often speak 'French Creole', a language that blends French vocabulary with West African and Caribbean influences.
Examples in context
- La Guadeloupe est magnifique.Guadeloupe is beautiful.
- Je veux visiter la Guadeloupe.I want to visit Guadeloupe.
- Est-ce que tu connais la Guadeloupe ?Do you know Guadeloupe?
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about their next vacation.
- LucasTu veux aller en Guadeloupe ?Do you want to go to Guadeloupe?
- LéaOui, j'adore la Guadeloupe.Yes, I love Guadeloupe.
- LucasOn part quand ?When are we leaving?
- LéaOn peut partir en juillet.We can leave in July.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guadeloupe” translations and entries Guadeloupe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Guadeloupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
