How to Say “Lorraine” in French

Lorraine
/lɔ.ʁɛn/feminine
Lorraine is the French name for a former region in the Grand Est area of France.
Meaning: former region in Grand Est, France (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The name is feminine.

How do you pronounce it?

/lɔ.ʁɛn/

Did you know?

  • In French, Lorraine is an adjective in the context of Quiche Lorraine, but unlike most French adjectives, it does not change its ending to match gender or number.
  • The Croix de Lorraine is a heraldic cross with two horizontal bars that served as a powerful symbol of Free French forces during World War II.
  • The name Lorraine actually derives from the name of a Germanic king, Lothair, through the Medieval Latin 'Lotharingia'.

Examples in context

  • Madame Dupont vient de la Lorraine.
    Mrs. Dupont is from Lorraine.
  • J'aime beaucoup la Lorraine, c'est une région magnifique.
    I really like Lorraine, it's a beautiful region.
  • Lolo adore la cuisine traditionnelle de la Lorraine.
    Lolo loves traditional cuisine from Lorraine.
  • Viens avec moi en Lorraine, nous passerons de merveilleuses vacances.
    Come with me to Lorraine, we'll have a wonderful vacation.
  • La Lorraine est une belle région.
    Lorraine is a beautiful region.
  • Il habite en Lorraine depuis dix ans.
    He has lived in Lorraine for ten years.
  • J'ai visité la Lorraine l'été dernier.
    I visited Lorraine last summer.

Example conversation

Emma and Lucas are discussing their travel plans.

  1. Emma

    Où veux-tu aller cet été, Lucas ?
    Where do you want to go this summer, Lucas?
  2. Lucas

    Je pense aller en Lorraine.
    I think I'll go to Lorraine.
  3. Emma

    C'est une excellente idée !
    That is an excellent idea!
  4. Lucas

    Oui, j'adore la Lorraine.
    Yes, I love Lorraine.

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