paradis
/pa.ʁa.di/masculine
The English phrase 'paradise' is paradis in French.
paradis is a masculine noun used to describe a very pleasant place. Related terms include paradis terrestre to refer specifically to the Garden of Eden, or simply paradis to refer to Heaven. In formal contexts, the word Éden is often used figuratively to describe a place of perfect happiness, beauty or delight, while Ciel (meaning sky) is occasionally used metaphorically to convey the idea of paradise.
Meaning: very pleasant place (noun)
Which one should you use?
The adjective form of the noun is paradisiaque, which means paradisiacal or heavenly.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say that someone is 'in paradise', use the prepositional phrase au paradis.
How do you pronounce it?
/pa.ʁa.di/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add an 'e' at the end of the word. Remember that it is spelled paradis without an 'e'.
Did you know?
- French possesses a specific term paradis fiscal to describe a 'tax haven', using the word for paradise to imply a place where money is safe from taxes.
- While 'paradise' feels purely spiritual to English speakers, its root in paradis traces back to an ancient Persian word for a walled garden.
- The word paradis is used in the French expression perdre son paradis to describe the loss of innocence or a state of grace.
Examples in context
- Hawaï est un paradis sur terre.Hawaii is a paradise on earth.This sentence shows how to use paradis to describe a place on earth.Tatoeba #4478889 by mouche, translation #4478385 by AlanF_US
- Tahiti est une île paradisiaque.Tahiti is an island paradise.This sentence demonstrates the use of paradis in describing an island.Tatoeba #6460656 by Blabla, translation #7371731 by Eccles17
- Cette île est un paradis tropical.This island is a tropical paradise.This sentence illustrates using paradis with an adjective to describe a tropical location.Tatoeba #10616264 by Aiji, translation #7523812 by Hybrid
- Cet endroit est un véritable paradis tropicalThis place is a true tropical paradise
- La plage déserte ressemblait à un éden secretThe deserted beach resembled a secret Eden
- J'ai découvert un petit coin du paradis terrestre en BretagneI discovered a little corner of earthly paradise in Brittany
- Ce village pittoresque est un véritable petit coin de paradisThis picturesque village is a real little corner of paradise
- Cette plage est un véritable nirvana tropicalThis beach is a true tropical nirvana
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are looking at photos of their last vacation.
- ChloéRegarde cette plage, c'est un vrai paradis !Look at this beach, it's a real paradise!
- LucasC'est vrai, je veux y retourner.It's true, I want to go back there.
- ChloéOn se sentait comme au paradis là-bas.We felt like we were in paradise there.
- LucasC'était anistiquement calme et beau.It was incredibly calm and beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paradise” translations and entries paradis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paradis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
