How to Say "Moscow" in French

Moscou

/mɔs.ku/feminine

Moscow in French is Moscou.

Moscou is the name of the capital city of Russia.

Meaning: capital city of Russia (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

Moscou is a feminine noun.

The word is pronounced /mɔs.ku/. It has two syllables.

In French, the city is Moscou, but the adjective for things from the city is moscovite. This means a person from the city is a Moscovite rather than just someone from Moscou.
In diplomatic French, Moscou is often used as a metonym to refer to the Russian government. Saying Moscou a décidé means the government decided, not the city itself.
The final 'u' in Moscou is a tight, rounded vowel that requires you to purse your lips significantly more than the English 'oo' sound.

Je vis à Moscou.
I live in Moscow.
This sentence shows how to use Moscou with a verb of residence.
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Tu aimes Moscou ?
Do you like Moscow?
This sentence demonstrates asking a question about liking Moscou.
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Tu restes à Moscou.
You stay in Moscow.
This sentence illustrates using Moscou with a verb of staying.
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La capitale de la Russie est Moscou.
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Je suis allé à Moscou pour les vacances. C'était une expérience incroyable!
I went to Moscow for vacation. It was an incredible experience!
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Two friends are talking about their travel plans.

Nathan

Tu vas à Moscou bientôt ?
Are you going to Moscow soon?
Emma

Oui, je pars pour Moscou le mois prochain.
Yes, I am leaving for Moscow next month.
Nathan

C'est une ville magnifique.
It is a magnificent city.
Emma

J'ai hâte d'y être !
I can't wait to be there!

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