Honduras
/ɔ̃.dy.ʁas/masculine
Honduras is the French name for the country Honduras in Central America.
Meaning: a country in Central America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɔ̃.dy.ʁas/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- When using the preposition 'to' or 'in' with Honduras, French speakers use au instead of en, as in au Honduras.
- Unlike in English where the 'H' is silent, the French pronunciation of Honduras also maintains a silent 'H', but the 's' at the end is pronounced as a sharp 's' sound.
- In French, the name Honduras is always preceded by the masculine article le when referring to the country in a sentence, such as le Honduras.
Examples in context
- Le Honduras est un pays magnifique.Honduras is a beautiful country.
- Je rêve de visiter le Honduras un jour.I dream of visiting Honduras one day.
- J'ai entendu dire que le Honduras est une destination de voyage exotique.I have heard that Honduras is an exotic travel destination.
- Le Honduras est réputé pour ses belles plages et sa riche culture.Honduras is famous for its beautiful beaches and rich culture.
- Je pars en vacances au Honduras.I am going on vacation to Honduras.
- Elle a visité le Honduras l'année dernière.She visited Honduras last year.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are discussing travel plans at a café.
- HugoTu connais le Honduras ?Do you know Honduras?
- LéaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup y aller.Yes, I would really like to go there.
- HugoMoi aussi, c'est une destination incroyable.Me too, it's an incredible destination.
- LéaOn devrait peut-être réserver un vol.Maybe we should book a flight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honduras” translations and entries Honduras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
