Irak
/i.ʁak/masculine
The English phrase 'Iraq' is translated into French as Irak. Wiktionary also lists Iraq.
Meaning: country (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Irak | /i.ʁak/ | masculine |
| Iraq | /i.ʁak/ | masculine |
In French, the country is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing that you are 'in' Iraq, use the preposition en Irak because it is a masculine country name starting with a vowel. When expressing 'from' or 'of' Iraq, use de l'Irak because the definite article is required for this masculine country name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /i.ʁak/ and consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In formal French diplomatic documents, the country is often referred to as la République irakienne to specify its official state status.
- Because Irak starts with a vowel, it triggers a 'liaison' when preceded by certain words, causing the final consonant of the previous word to be pronounced in a way that blends into Irak.
- When using the adjective irakien to describe a feminine object or person, the ending changes to irakienne, a gender distinction that does not exist for the English word 'Iraqi'.
Examples in context
- Je vous ai écrit d'Irak.I wrote to you from Iraq.This sentence shows how to use Irak to say one is writing from the country.Tatoeba #1082164 by nimfeo, translation #2318176 by Gulliver
- L'Iran n'est pas l'Iraq.Iran is not Iraq.Tatoeba #5066788 by Petrus, translation #5066799 by mailohilohi
- D'abord la France, puis l'Irak.First France, then Iraq.This sentence uses l'Irak to list the country after France.Tatoeba #8730481 by Julien_PDC, translation #969558 by sacredceltic
- Les relations entre la France et l'Irak sont historiquement importantes.The relations between France and Iraq are historically significant.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing a geography documentary.
- LucasEst-ce que ce documentaire parle de l'Irak ?Is this documentary about Iraq?
- LéaOui, il traite de l'histoire de l'Irak.Yes, it deals with the history of Iraq.
- LucasC'est un pays très complexe, l'Irak.It is a very complex country, Iraq.
- LéaEffectivement, Lucas.Indeed, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iraq” translations and entries Irak, Iraq, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
