à Paris
The French phrase for "in paris" is à Paris.
What does it mean word for word?
The preposition à translates to "at", "to" or "in" and is used here to indicate location in a city.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition à is used here to indicate location in a city, whereas en is typically used for feminine countries or continents.
Did you know?
- Before the city was known as Paris, the Romans called the settlement Lutetia, which likely meant 'marshland' in a Celtic language.
- The city of Paris is divided into twenty districts called arrondissements, which spiral outward from the center like a seashell.
- When speaking about the city, French people often use the nickname La Ville Lumière, meaning 'The City of Light'.
Examples in context
- Il est à Paris.He's in Paris.This sentence is useful for saying "He's in Paris" using à Paris.Tatoeba #6480157 by GB3, translation #6170057 by CarpeLanam
- Je suis à Paris.I am in Paris.This sentence is useful for saying "I am in Paris" using à Paris.Tatoeba #1082487 by Julien_PDC, translation #1098336 by cntrational
- Tom vit à Paris.Tom lives in Paris.This sentence is useful for saying "Tom lives in Paris" using à Paris.Tatoeba #8741673 by Julien_PDC, translation #6063591 by Hybrid
- Je vais passer mes vacances à Paris.I am going to spend my vacation in Paris.
- Le musée du Louvre est situé à Paris.The Louvre Museum is located in Paris.
- J'adore flâner dans la ville de Paris.I love strolling in the city of Paris.
- La tour Eiffel se trouve dans la ville de Paris.The Eiffel Tower is located in the city of Paris.
- Ce week-end, je vais profiter de la vie à Paname.This weekend, I am going to enjoy life in Paname.
- Les meilleurs croissants se trouvent à Paname.The best croissants are found in Paname.
- 144 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu vas à Paris ?Are you going to Paris?
- ChloéOui, je passe trois jours à Paris.Yes, I am spending three days in Paris.
- GabrielC'est super, j'adore être à Paris.That's great, I love being in Paris.
- ChloéMoi aussi, Gabriel !Me too, Gabriel!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
