Caroline du Nord
/ka.ʁɔ.lin dy nɔʁ/feminine
The English phrase north carolina is translated into French as Caroline du Nord.
Caroline du Nord is the name used for the state of North Carolina in the United States.
Meaning: state of the United States (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'in North Carolina', you should use the preposition en before the name (en Caroline du Nord) because the state name is feminine.
Did you know?
- The French word nord originates from a Proto-West Germanic term that described the direction 'left of the rising sun'.
Examples in context
- Tom vit en Caroline du Nord.Tom lives in North Carolina.This sentence shows how to use Caroline du Nord with the preposition en.Tatoeba #1692867 by Micsmithel, translation #1676635 by Spamster
- Je suis originaire de Caroline du Nord.I am from North Carolina.
- Je vais passer mes vacances en Caroline du Nord.I am going to spend my holidays in North Carolina.
- La Caroline du Nord est un bel État.North Carolina is a beautiful state.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing their travel plans.
- GabrielTu connais la Caroline du Nord ?Do you know North Carolina?
- EmmaOui, j'y ai étudié pendant deux ans.Yes, I studied there for two years.
- GabrielC'est une destination idéale pour l'été.It is an ideal destination for the summer.
- EmmaC'est vrai, les paysages sont magnifiques.That's true, the landscapes are magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “north carolina” translations and entries Caroline du Nord, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Caroline, Caroline du Nord, Nord, du, nord, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
