Martinique
/maʁ.ti.nik/feminine
Martinique is the French name for the island and overseas department and region of France.
The term refers to the island and the administrative overseas department and region of France.
Meaning: Island and, overseas department and region of France (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the name of the island is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la, resulting in la Martinique.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables and is pronounced /maʁ.ti.nik/.
Did you know?
- While it is a French territory, the local way of speaking is a unique French Creole, which incorporates much different syntax and vocabulary than standard Parisian French.
- While Martinique is a French department, it is not part of the European Union's customs union, though it is an 'outermost region' of the EU.
- The term Martiniquais can be used as both a noun and an adjective, meaning it can describe a person or a specific style of local food and art.
Examples in context
- La Martinique est une île magnifique.Martinique is a magnificent island.
- Elle part en vacances en Martinique cet été.She is going on vacation to Martinique this summer.
- J'ai toujours voulu visiter la Martinique.I have always wanted to visit Martinique.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans in a café.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu connais la Martinique ?Do you know Martinique?
- GabrielOui, j'y suis allé l'année dernière.Yes, I went there last year.
- ChloéC'est super, j'adore la Martinique !That's great, I love Martinique!
- GabrielTu devrais vraiment y aller.You should really go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “martinique” translations and entries Martinique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
