chutes du Niagara
feminine, plural
Niagara Falls is translated into French as chutes du Niagara. Wiktionary also lists chutes Niagara.
Meaning: waterfalls (name)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| chutes du Niagara | feminine, plural |
| chutes Niagara | feminine, plural |
What does it mean word for word?
The word chutes literally means falls or drops in the context of water.
Which one should you use?
While chutes Niagara is sometimes seen, chutes du Niagara is the more standard and grammatically complete way to refer to the falls in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is almost always used with the definite article les because it is a specific geographical landmark.
Did you know?
- In French, the word chute can refer to a 'scrap' or 'offcut' of fabric or wood, describing the leftover pieces after a main shape is cut out.
- In French, if a person falls down the stairs, the event is described using the singular word chute. This is the exact same word used to describe the falls in chutes du Niagara.
- While chutes du Niagara is the name for the landmark, a French speaker would use the word cascade for a general waterfall. A cascade typically implies a tiered or stepped descent of water.
Examples in context
- Où se trouvent les chutes du Niagara ?Where is Niagara Falls located?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of chutes du Niagara.Tatoeba #9994159 by Rafik, translation #10371907 by Rafik
- Pour nos vacances, nous prévoyons de visiter les Chutes du Niagara.For our vacation, we plan to visit Niagara Falls.
- Les Chutes Niagara ont été un lieu de grande importance pour l'industrie touristique.Niagara Falls has been a place of great significance for the tourism industry.
- Les Chutes du Niagara, c'est magnifique ! J'ai tellement hâte d'y retourner.Niagara Falls is magnificent! I can't wait to go back there.
- Les chutes du Niagara sont magnifiques.Niagara Falls are magnificent.
- Nous allons visiter les chutes du Niagara demain.We are going to visit Niagara Falls tomorrow.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are planning a trip together.
- LéaTu veux aller aux chutes du Niagara ?Do you want to go to Niagara Falls?
- GabrielOui, c'est une excellente idée, Léa.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Léa.
- LéaOn devrait réserver l'hôtel maintenant.We should book the hotel now.
- GabrielD'accord, je m'en occupe, Gabriel.Okay, I'll take care of it, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “niagara falls” translations and entries chutes du Niagara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
