Lorraine
The Irish word for the former region in Grand Est, France, is Lorraine.
Meaning: former region in Grand Est, France (name)
Did you know?
- While Lorraine is a loan-name, the word for 'region' used to describe it, cuige, originally meant a 'fifth', referring to the ancient five-fold division of Ireland.
- In Irish, the names of many European regions and countries remain identical to their English or French spellings, such as Lorraine.
- The word 'Lorraine' is treated as a foreign loan-name, meaning it does not undergo the usual internal 'lenition' or sound shifts seen in native Irish nouns.
Example conversation
Cian and Saoirse are talking about a trip.
- CianCá bhfuil do sheamtáin saoire agat?Where are you spending your holidays?
- SaoirseBeidh mé in Lorraine le mo mhuintir.I will be in Lorraine with my family.
- CianAn bhfuil an cheerleader sin in Lorraine?Is that cheerleader in Lorraine?
- SaoirseTá, tá sí ansin anois.Yes, she is there now.
