How to Say "Madagascar" in French

Madagascar

/ma.da.ɡas.kaʁ/

Madagascar is the French name for the country in Southern Africa.

Meaning: country in Southern Africa (name)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In certain contexts, the phrase La Grande Île is used to identify the country, translating to "The Big Island".

The word has 4 syllables: /ma.da.ɡas.kaʁ/.

While French is an official language, the local people often refer to the country as Madagasikara in the Malagasy language.
The final 'r' in the French pronunciation of Madagascar is a uvular fricative, a sound produced at the very back of the throat that is much more forceful than the English 'r'.
In French, the name Madagascar is often swapped for the phrase La Grande Île in a way similar to how English speakers use 'The Big Apple' for New York.

Madagascar est une île.
Madagascar is an island.
This sentence is useful for stating that Madagascar is an island.
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Madagascar est la plus grande île d'Afrique.
Madagascar is the largest island of Africa.
This sentence is useful for noting that Madagascar is the largest island in Africa.
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Les lémuriens sont originaires de Madagascar.
Lemurs are native to Madagascar.
This sentence is useful for stating that lemurs originate from Madagascar.
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Madagascar est une île magnifique dans l'océan Indien.
Madagascar is a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean.
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Hugo and Manon are talking about their dream travel destinations.

Hugo

Est-ce que tu veux aller à Madagascar ?
Do you want to go to Madagascar?
Manon

Oui, j'aimerais beaucoup visiter Madagascar.
Yes, I would really love to visit Madagascar.
Hugo

C'est un pays magnifique.
It is a magnificent country.
Manon

On devrait réserver nos billets bientôt.
We should book our tickets soon.

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