international
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.na.sjɔ.nal/masculine
The English word "international" is international in French.
This adjective is used to describe something that is between, concerning or transcending multiple nations.
Meaning: between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Use internationale when modifying a feminine noun, and internationaux for masculine plural nouns. For feminine plural nouns, use internationales.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and is pronounced /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.na.sjɔ.nal/.
Did you know?
- In French, L'Internationale is not just an adjective but the name of a famous socialist anthem used worldwide, which often leads the word to be associated with political movements in historical contexts.
- While 'international' is used for global affairs, French uses mondial to describe something that encompasses the entire world, such as le réchauffement mondial for global warming.
- When referring to a 'foreign' person, French speakers avoid international and use étranger, as international describes the scale of an event rather than the origin of a person.
Examples in context
- C'est une communauté internationale.This is an international community.This sentence is useful for describing an international community using international.Tatoeba #452099 by sacredceltic, translation #452098 by sacredceltic
- La bêtise humaine est internationale.Human stupidity is international.This sentence is useful for describing something as international using international.Tatoeba #1000749 by sacredceltic, translation #3348215 by _undertoad
- Netanyahu viole la loi internationale.Netanyahu is violating international law.This sentence is useful for discussing international law using international.Tatoeba #12101856 by Amastan, translation #11398768 by Amastan
- Les étudiants ont participé à un programme international cette année.The students participated in an international program this year.
- La Coupe du Monde est un événement mondial très attendu.The World Cup is a highly anticipated international event.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing their work schedules at an airport.
- ManonGabriel, as-tu vu le nouvel aéroport international ?Gabriel, have you seen the new international airport?
- GabrielNon, je ne sais pas encore où il est.No, I don't know where it is yet.
- ManonIl est juste à côté de ton bureau.It is right next to your office.
- GabrielC'est pratique pour mon travail international.That is convenient for my international work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “international” translations and entries international, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
