Inde
/ɛ̃d/feminine
Inde is the French word for India.
Inde refers to the country.
Meaning: the country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Inde is a feminine country name. Because it is feminine, you use the preposition en to say 'to' or 'in' India, such as in the phrase en Inde. Additionally, the name is almost always preceded by the definite article l’ when it functions as a subject or object, forming l'Inde.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛ̃d/
Did you know?
- While l'Inde refers to the nation, the French word indien can also refer to 'Native Americans', which can lead to confusion in conversations about ethnicity.
- French speakers often use l'Inde in the phrase faire le tour de l'Inde to describe a spiritual or physical journey, which carries a stronger connotation of 'pilgrimage' than the English 'trip to India'.
- The French word Inde traces its lineage back to Classical Persian, via the word hind, rather than through direct Latin or Greek roots.
Examples in context
- L'Inde est en Asie.India is in Asia.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of Inde.Tatoeba #8730437 by Julien_PDC, translation #3378180 by _undertoad
- Je retourne en Inde.I am going back to India.This sentence is useful for expressing movement toward Inde.Tatoeba #6886746 by sacredceltic, translation #2712346 by shami
- L'Inde est mon pays.India is my country.This sentence is useful for stating a personal connection to Inde.Tatoeba #7074189 by Micsmithel, translation #3773901 by shaiju
- Je suis fasciné par l'histoire de l'Inde.I am fascinated by the history of India.
- La République de l'Inde soutient fermement les droits de l'homme.The Republic of India strongly supports human rights.
- Le yoga a ses origines en Inde.Yoga has its origins in India.
- As-tu déjà goûté de la cuisine indienne ?Have you ever tasted Indian cuisine?
- 81 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing their travel plans.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux aller en Inde ?Do you want to go to India?
- LéaOui, l'Inde m'attire beaucoup.Yes, India attracts me a lot.
- NathanC'est un voyage très long.It is a very long trip.
- LéaMais l'Inde en vaut la peine.But India is worth it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “india” translations and entries Inde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Inde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
