Nunavut
/nu.na.vut/masculine
Nunavut is the French name for the territory in northern Canada.
The term refers to the specific Canadian territory in the north.
Meaning: territory in northern Canada (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /nu.na.vut/.
Did you know?
- The word Nunavut comes from the Inuktitut words for 'our land'.
- In French, Nunavut is treated as a masculine noun, and speakers use the masculine article le when referring to the territory.
- While Nunavut is a proper noun, the French term for its capital, Iqaluit, also comes from Inuktitut and means 'beluga whale'.
Examples in context
- Je suis fasciné par la richesse culturelle du Nunavut.I am fascinated by the cultural richness of Nunavut.
- Le Nunavut est très froid en hiver.Nunavut is very cold in winter.
- Je vais visiter le Nunavut cet été.I am going to visit Nunavut this summer.
- La capitale du Nunavut est Iqaluit.The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are looking at a map of Canada.
- GabrielOù se trouve le Nunavut sur la carte ?Where is Nunavut on the map?
- ManonC'est le grand territoire tout au nord.It is the large territory far to the north.
- GabrielC'est magnifique, j'aimerais aller au Nunavut.It's beautiful, I would love to go to Nunavut.
- ManonOui, c'est une destination incroyable.Yes, it is an incredible destination.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nunavut” translations and entries Nunavut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Nunavut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
